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Night view of the main public library in central Calgary. The facade is white and has geometric cut-outs through which the interior lights shine.

Books

These Are the Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World

Libraries might be the best way to get to know a place. And they look amazing too. These are among our favorites.

April 19, 2026 02:55 PM

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Billie Cohen

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Longreads

Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?

Single-gender tour groups offer belonging, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.

March 3, 2025 08:54 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Where to Go in Spring

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds

The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2026 11:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Colorful red, blue, green, and yellow postcard houses line a rocky Greenland coastline with a sheet of snow in the background

A new airport, direct flights from the U.S., a presidential obsession, and independence talks—here’s why the world’s largest island is making headlines these days.

February 27, 2025 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Mayfair House Hotel and Garden rooftop area with orange umbrellas and palm trees

Hotels We Love

The 16 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

February 5, 2026 01:46 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

A food writer’s essential itinerary for a long weekend in Georgia’s state capital.

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

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Lia Picard

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Disney

Splash Mountain Is Getting a Much-Needed Makeover—Here’s Why It Matters

My favorite princesses have never had a ride—or a castle—and I’m glad that’s starting to change.

June 25, 2020 08:09 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Restaurants + Cafés

Anthony Bourdain’s Home State Opens Official Food Trail in His Honor

New Jersey officials debuted the Anthony Bourdain Food Trail, a statewide collection of local eateries where Bourdain filmed for a 2015 episode of “Parts Unknown.”

June 17, 2019 04:56 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Kansas City

Food + Drink

11 Foods Not to Miss in Kansas City

Barbecue is only the beginning in a city that also offers massive cinnamon rolls and authentic Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine.

January 27, 2025 02:47 PM

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Caitlin Morton

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique

Venture beyond the beaches to museums, memorials, and even castle ruins to learn more about Martinique’s unique heritage.

March 31, 2022 04:47 PM

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Dana Givens

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