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How Off-Roading Helped Get My Life Back on Track During COVID

Learning how to drive Land Rover’s new Defender up a mountain was the small risk I needed to take to get back out into the world after a long year indoors.

October 23, 2020 10:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

“Like a Secular Church”: Exploring 50 of the World’s Best Indie Bookstores

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

April 26, 2021 05:50 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World

From Cuba to Thailand, these are the local rules you’ll need to know before you try to flag down a ride. Plus, some general tips for hailing a cab anywhere.

May 16, 2017 02:14 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Boats at the sunset on Fatu Hiva bay, Marquesas island, French Polynesia

Ocean Cruises

Island-Hopping Tahiti Gets an Upgrade on This Revamped Iconic Cruise Ship

The quintessentially French Polynesian luxury cruise ship “Paul Gauguin” has been freshly remodeled and explores some of the region’s more remote island destinations.

September 21, 2022 10:08 PM

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Fran Golden

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Why Carmel Valley Is the Wine Country Escape You Need

Do a little hike. Taste a little wine. Get down tonight—in Carmel Valley, an easy wine country escape south of San Francisco.

October 14, 2020 02:19 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Health + Wellness

The Quiet Corner of Maui Where Real Relaxation Is Hiding

There’s a magic side to the 728-square-mile Hawaiian island that’s mobbed with 2.4 million visitors a year. Here’s how to find it.

August 8, 2018 03:27 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

A silverback gorilla in Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda

Overview

July 9, 2024 05:41 PM

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Road Trips

How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

Figuring out road trip logistics can get overwhelming—unless you have the right plan in place.

October 5, 2021 06:50 PM

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Jessie Beck

UNESCO World Heritage

In a First, Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

These 8 iconic works from the 20th-century American architect are the first examples of modern architecture in the United States to be added to the global list of landmarks.

July 8, 2019 08:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Camping

Explore the Wildest Parts of Chile With This Pop-Up Glamping Experience

Outpost adventure camps make Chile’s backcountry a lot more accessible—and a lot ritzier.

January 30, 2020 08:43 PM

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Zoe Baillargeon

Epic Trips

Why Sri Lanka Is Paradise for Travel Photographers

It’s not just because of the beautiful beaches—this multifaceted country has much more on offer than you think.

October 4, 2017 05:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

10 Tips for Staying Healthy on the Road

A food expert and frequent flyer shares how she eats healthily while traveling —and how you can too.

November 20, 2017 12:45 PM

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Yasmin Khan

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