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Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Beaches

San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

October 12, 2023 12:55 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Charleston city downtown skyline, cityscape of South Carolina in USA

Road Trips

Drive From Story to Story on These 13 Road Trips in the 13 Original Colonies

Follow paths once walked by Indigenous people, soldiers, enslaved Africans, and overshadowed women, from Georgia to New Hampshire.

March 10, 2026 06:01 PM

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Kemi Ibeh

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

From the Swiss Alps to the Outback: 9 Scenic Train Rides to Book Right Now

Planes may be much faster, but trains show you the world in more relaxed, scenic manner.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Jue Let, Texas interior; How Do You Like Them Apples cocktail (also from Jue Let)

Food + Drink

From Ghee-Washed Mezcal to Fish Sauce Margaritas, Asian American–Owned Bars Are Changing How America Drinks

Scotch and chrysanthemum tea. Ghee-washed mezcal. Baijiu and mapo tofu. At these Asian American-owned bars, childhood flavors are the inspiration behind inventive cocktails.

May 13, 2026 05:31 AM

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Katie Chang

Art + Architecture

Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing

Museums and art institutes are giving art lovers a chance to experience larger works, murals, and immersive exhibits from their cars.

July 30, 2020 12:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars

Skip the rental-car counter: This clever app will put you behind the wheel of a classic ride on your next vacation.

January 5, 2018 01:29 PM

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Brett Berk

Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.

Epic Trips

From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

Sponsored by Italy Tourism

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

The pool at the newly restored Hotel El Roblar in Ojai with Bougainvillea in the foreground and vintage-style green umbrellas with fringe surrounding the yellow and white striped loungers

Hotel News + Openings

From Ojai to Santa Cruz, These Historic California Hotels Are Being Reborn as New Luxury Getaways

Some of California’s buzziest new hotels are, in fact, the state’s most storied ones.

September 23, 2025 07:07 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Tips + News

No Fear of Coronavirus at Drive-Through Haunted House

A new attraction in Tokyo allows for socially distanced scares.

August 20, 2020 03:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

From WFH to WFP (Work From Paradise) in Puerto Rico

Forget your passport and forget your couch—whether you’re flying solo or bringing the crew, here’s how to turn remote work into an extended vacation in Puerto Rico.

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