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6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

7 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

History + Culture

8 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

From a Norwegian shrine for a Viking king to the healing waters of mystical lagoons in Peru, these sacred paths will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on a pack.

April 30, 2024 11:36 AM

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Chris Ciolli

British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.

Art + Culture

Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

September 2, 2022 11:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Longreads

Venice and Morris and Me

One writer travels to “La Serenissima” and finds that time is no match for Venice’s magic.

August 25, 2021 09:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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History + Culture

Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History

Key West’s Bahama Village dates back centuries. Now, initiatives and exhibits are helping spotlight its Black history.

June 18, 2024 09:57 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Where to Travel Next

The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island

It may be Canada’s smallest province, but P.E.I. punches well above its weight with charming towns, a historic capital city, a sprawling national park, and lots and lots of lobster.

March 11, 2022 03:16 PM

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Michael Kaminer

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

Health + Wellness

Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”

This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.

Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization

Travel for Good

We’re All Going to Be Better Travelers Now, Right? A Comedian on Our New Global Future

In a transformed world, Negin Farsad asks: What does it mean to be well-traveled?

October 27, 2020 03:20 PM

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Negin Farsad

Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required

Rethink what you thought you knew about visiting your beloved mountain town.

October 3, 2022 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

The lionfish may be invasive and destructive, but it's also delicious.

Food + Drink

There’s a Surprisingly Delicious Way to Protect the Cayman Islands Ecosystem

How one invasive yet tasty sea creature inadvertently changed Caymanian cuisine forever.

September 21, 2022 12:26 PM

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India-Jayne Trainor

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Hotels

12 Airstream Trailers You Can Book on Airbnb

Stay in one of these stylish campers across the United States.

June 7, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

The Scenic Route: A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips

The 10 best road trips around the world, a mix of classic and unexpected, coastal and countryside.

June 24, 2019 10:59 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.

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