A cook in a vibrant Oaxaca kitchen serves a plate of traditional Mexican food, surrounded by colorful produce and handmade utensils—capturing authentic culinary culture for Modern Adventure travelers exploring Mexico City, Oaxaca, and beyond.

MO/AD Magazine

This month from Portland, Oregon 45.5152° N, 122.6784° W

Welcome to the MO/AD Magazine

Like the echo of distant bells over a Tuscan vineyard, we hope this magazine becomes a vessel for boundless inspiration. Join us as we unfold our maps, open our compasses, and listen for stories that connect us to the world and remind us who we are.

A close-up of an artist's hands using a traditional brush and black ink to paint Japanese kanji characters onto white rice paper during a calligraphy session.

Letters from Our Founder

Travel as Creative Practice

The Best Time to Visit Japan: A Guide to Its Culinary Seasons

Wine Regions in France: Champagne, Burgundy, & Beyond

Food Valley of Italy: Balsamic Vinegar, Bologna, & Beyond

Travel By Theme

Unexpected Wine Regions: 13 Wine Destinations Worth Traveling For

Bowls of colorful masala in a spice market in New Delhi India.

Artisans & Makers

Art Travel for People Who Want to Know How Things Are Made

Artisans & Makers

Alvar Aalto Architecture Through Helsinki and Beyond

Sunset view from Varkala Cliff overlooking Papanasam Beach, Kerala, India

Southern India Beaches: Where the Coast Shapes Culture & Cuisine

Server holding plates of berry polenta cake and poached eggs with halloumi at a café

A Taste of New Zealand Culture Through Local Cuisine

Vegetable vendor surrounded by fresh produce at a market stall in Marrakech, Morocco

A Culinary Experience Through the Marrakech Market

Overhead view of a traditional Thai meal with curries, tom yum soup, nam prik, and rice on floral plates

Speaking Thai Through the Language of Food

People sit at a long table sharing a meal and raising glasses in a toast.” Kept it neutral, descriptive, and focused on what’s visually clear.

The History and Flavors of Traditional Oaxacan Food

MO/AD Tastemakers

A Moroccan Wine Bar In Cincinnati

Chef Crista Luedtke smiling in denim against a wood-paneled wall

MO/AD Tastemakers

3 Reasons to Travel with Crista Luedtke