Lindsey Olander, Travel + Leisure

Lindsey Olander

Travel + Leisure

New York, NY, United States

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Recent:
  • Unknown
Past:
  • Travel + Leisure
  • Southern Living

Past articles by Lindsey:

11 Secrets Hidden in Famous Works of Art

Many of the world’s most celebrated works of art contain secret meanings, unsolved riddles, and hidden images. Read on for 11 paintings worth a closer look. → Read More

The Strange Reason Why Airplane Windows are Round

There’s a good reason. And it’s slightly alarming. Find out now. → Read More

Beyond the Derby: Your Guide to Louisville, Kentucky

Derby Day merely scratches the surface off all that Louisville, Kentucky has to offer. Here are the top things to do, including fantastic bourbon, authentic bluegrass, progressive art, and a farm-to-table food renaissance. → Read More

Secrets of London’s Westminster Abbey

England’s most famous church is as complex as it is beautiful, a thousand-year-old landmark with fascinating stories to tell. Read on for 12 secrets of the historic abbey. → Read More

Drinking Around the World at Disney’s Epcot

From Mexico to Morocco, we drank our way around the lagoon—and reported back on the best places to go, the drinks to buy, and the snacks to chow down on at each of the park’s 12 pavilions. → Read More

The Best Places to Travel in December

The 12 destinations to travel to this December offer something for everyone: beaches for sun-seekers, mountains for skiers, cities for sybarites, and festivities that get you in the holiday spirit. → Read More

The Best Places to Travel in October

Fall foliage is in its glory come October, and these 12 destinations are the best places to travel this month for scenery, food, festivals, and outdoor adventure. → Read More

Best Places to Travel in April

Spring is upon us, and with it, warm weather, outdoor events, and even more reasons to get out of town. Read on. → Read More

12 Destinations That Inspired Disney’s Greatest Movies

Disney has a knack for transforming real-life locations into cinematic fantasy worlds. Read on for 12 real-life places that stood in for some of the most iconic settings in Disney movies. → Read More

The Strange Reason Why Airplane Windows are Round

Changing airplane windows from square to round in shape was one of the most important innovations in aerospace design. Read on to find out why. → Read More

The Strange Reason Why Airplane Windows are Round

Changing airplane windows from square to round in shape was one of the most important innovations in aerospace design. Read on to find out why. → Read More

The Best Places to Travel in February

The shortest month of the year is another slow travel month—which makes it perfect for taking advantage of low-season rates, celebrating a special occasion, and escaping winter blues. Read on. → Read More

Inside Disney World’s Secret Hotel Suite in Cinderella’s Castle

The Cinderella Castle Suite inside Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle is one of Disney’s most well-kept secrets. Read on for a sneak peek. → Read More

Secrets of London’s Westminster Abbey

England’s most famous church is as complex as it is beautiful, a thousand-year-old landmark with fascinating stories to tell. Read on for 12 secrets of the historic abbey. → Read More

Why I Went to Walt Disney World for My Honeymoon

Thinking of honeymooning in Walt Disney World? Here are six tips for making the most of your days in the most magical place on Earth. → Read More

Where to Watch Walt Disney World Fireworks Outside the Parks

Witnessing Walt Disney World’s spectacular nighttime fireworks displays is at the top of almost every visitor’s list. But competing with crowds and strollers for space and a view can be one of the most dreaded items on the day’s agenda. Read on for where you can see the spectacle outside the park. → Read More

Travel + Leisure Editors’ Best Travel Photos of 2015

Ireland, Italy, Brazil, Barbuda—a travel editor's work is never done. These are our favorite travel shots from 2015. What are you reminiscing about this year? → Read More

Commercial Flights to Antarctica Might Soon Be Possible

Icelandic airline Loftleidir has landed the first Boeing 757 passenger airline on a blue ice runway in Antarctica. → Read More

Universal's Harry Potter Theme Park is Coming to Hollywood—Here's What We Know

Universal Studios Hollywood opens the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on April 7, 2016. Read on for details. → Read More

How You Can Have Dinner with Swedish Chef Magnus Nilsson

Phaidon has announced that Nilsson is embarking on a whirlwind seven-night, six-city book tour around the U.S. this month—and foodies are chomping at the bit. → Read More