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Vuarnet: France’s Most Iconic Sunglasses Are Making a Comeback

Go behind the scenes at Vuarnet, the maker of the classic shades beloved by both skiers and icons like Miles Davis and Mick Jagger.

February 6, 2018 01:30 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance

Hiking + Cycling

These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System

The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

It features more than 3,000 culturally significant Indigenous sites in addition to beautiful canyonlands and a wealth of wildlife.

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

Sponsored by Visit Pasadena

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

COVID + Travel

Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

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Outdoor Adventure

How to Explore the World’s Rivers—and Protect and Preserve Them, Too

CroisiEurope’s river cruises focus on reducing their environmental impact—and reaching peak cultural immersion in destinations including Paris and the Mekong River.

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