Food & Travel (Spain): A new look at how Spain’s coastlines, mountains, and islands shape local cooking—from high-altitude shepherd traditions to regional specialties—spotlights why the country’s cuisine can’t be reduced to one iconic dish. Coffee at Home: One home brewer shares how switching from coffee notes to dedicated apps helped dial in recipes and track beans across an AeroPress, French press, and V60. Brand Spotlight (Chicken): Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken is celebrating 60 years with a daily online prize wheel for rewards and free chicken for a year. Global Tourism (Croatia–China): A new direct Beijing–Zagreb flight is already boosting Chinese arrivals and overnight stays, with Zagreb betting on long-term growth. Local Food Business: A small farm stand grew from a sourdough class into a community stop for baked goods and locally sourced items. Fall Comfort Food: A guide argues that cozy favorites like pot pies and cheesy casseroles can be balanced with simple add-ins like canned pumpkin. Tech Meets Small Business: Meta rolls out “Muse for Small Business,” an AI agent that can connect to tools like Shopify, Stripe, and QuickBooks to help run day-to-day operations. Community & Culture (Dominica): Ti Vilaj Kwéyòl-‘Tout Biten Domnik returns Oct. 19–22, turning the botanic gardens into a Creole food-and-craft village. Beverage Launch (Ecuador): North Miami’s Cotoa, led by Ecuadorian chef Alejandra Espinoza, is expanding to an 80-seat space.