Devin visits with Rachel of the California Welcome Center of Oxnard about some of the highlights for travelers heading north of Los Angeles. A part of a growing series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting. Produced by Wayfarer Digital. For more on the USA at

Devin visits with Mark of the New Mexico State Tourism Board about skiing, golf, and Native American culture at the Los Angeles Times Adventurers Travel Expo on December 10-11. New Mexico is currently enjoying some of the best skiing in years, and now is a good time of take advantage of it. A part of a growing series helping travelers get to know destinations

Devin visits with Carman of Tahiti Tourism to learn a little about the most beautiful lagoon on Earth and, as always, food. Tahiti is known for its diving, natural beauty. and French history. A part of a growing series helping travelers get to know destinations better before visiting. For more on Oceana at ITKT. Produced by Wayfarer Digital. For more on Tahiti

I visit with Mark Grubman of Mexicana Airlines to learn a little about travel options to Mexico, Central and South America, their impressive anniversary — and yes, airplane food. On a personal note, I have had good success on several Mexicana flights from Los Angeles to Monterey and the Mayan Riviera. A part of a growing series helping travelers get to

Tai Chi is practiced in English tea gardens. Mah-jong tiles are clunked-down on Las Vegas casino tables. Shaolin Kung Fu is taught in Bolivian martial arts schools. It seems China’s unique cultural traditions have spread the world over. But have they all? Let’s take a look at some obscure Chinese customs that, for one reason or another, have yet to