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Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Swedish Compliment That Sometimes Gets Lost in Translation

A Stockholm-based expat explains the true meaning behind a Swedish word that should only be used in the right context.

February 13, 2017 04:07 PM

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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

History + Culture

Inside Bangkok’s Hidden Portuguese Village

The Kudichin neighborhood was established before the city’s official founding, but most travelers miss this fascinating spot—and its delicious hybrid cuisine.

February 19, 2018 12:30 PM

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Allison Nicole Smith

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Trip to French Polynesia

Nikon photographer Flash Parker documents the epic beauty of French Polynesia using the new Nikon D7500.

Sponsored by Nikon

Health + Wellness

7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World

From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.

February 6, 2018 08:43 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

12 Lovely Small Towns in European Wine Country

Vacation among the vines at these small-in-size but big-on-wine destinations in France, Italy, Portugal, and beyond.

September 24, 2019 01:33 PM

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Sarah Bray

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Swim in a Swanky Hotel Pool (Without Being a Guest)

A new app grants you the privileges of staying at a swanky hotel for a daily fee.

January 12, 2017 12:21 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Hotels

8 European Hotels With Truly Iconic Views

There’s nothing dreamier than a room with a view, and these luxurious hotels are perfectly positioned to give you the best views of some of Europe’s most memorable sights.

March 28, 2018 04:32 PM

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Jake Emen

Restaurants + Cafés

The Surprisingly Sweet Reason You Should Go On a Vinegar Pilgrimage

Believe it or not, a taste of vinegar can reveal a place’s essence just as well as a sip of fine wine can.

April 12, 2017 11:35 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Bars + Nightlife

The 3 Cocktails You Must Try at the New Ritz Paris

The Ritz Paris hotel reopens this June after a three-and-a-half-year renovation. Colin Peter Field, head barman of the hotel’s Bar Hemingway, raises a toast.

February 12, 2016 07:38 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Air Travel News

In Los Angeles, the Pan Am Experience Evokes Air Travel’s Glamorous Age

With cinematic panache, aviation-themed movie studio Air Hollywood recreates flying as it used to be.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Culture

How Magnum Photos Has Changed the Way We See Cities

The agency’s members turn photojournalism into art. Here are seven iconic shots that present famous cities in a different light.

July 25, 2018 03:23 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel for Good

Gap Year 101: 4 Reasons You Should Encourage Your Teen to Go

Taking a gap year—a pre-college detour to travel and/or work—isn’t just a European and Australian thing anymore.

June 19, 2015 02:03 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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