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The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Food + Drink

8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep

Can’t go to your favorite scoop shop right now? Here’s how to get some of America’s best ice cream delivered.

May 1, 2020 05:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Why a Trip to Zion National Park Is What Your Relationship Needs

A seasoned traveler and mother of two discovers the ultimate romantic getaway, not in Fiji or France, but in Utah.

June 13, 2018 11:24 AM

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Allison Gibson

Natural Wonders

Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea

You may recognize this famous natural formation from the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”

March 15, 2017 02:16 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day

In 1995, UNESCO’s General Conference declared April 23 to be World Book and Copyright Day. Here are some of the best ways to honor it this year.

April 22, 2020 03:25 PM

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Sara Button

Hotels

Hotels Worth Booking: Santa Monica Proper

This new L.A. hotel stands out with its food, design, and rooftop views.

January 22, 2020 10:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2020

36 destinations to kick-start your travel dreaming and scheming.

December 9, 2019 09:45 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

History + Culture

How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals

Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.

April 24, 2019 07:59 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

Meet the Israeli Chef Cooking Up Coexistence

In the walled city of Akko, 70 miles north of Tel Aviv, chef Uri “Buri” Jeremias invites both diners and cooks, Arabs and Jews, to open their minds while they expand their palates.

January 24, 2020 02:20 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall

With Halloween horror nights, new hotels, and a much-anticipated bar opening, autumn is taking Los Angeles by storm.

October 15, 2019 05:03 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Tips + News

How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There

Rome-based culinary guide and author Katie Parla shares four ways you can help your favorite Italian businesses right now.

April 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Katie Parla

Natural Wonders

Dining by the Northern Lights in Churchill

Yes, there are pop-ups in the frozen tundra.

May 20, 2016 10:59 AM

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John Newton

Natural Wonders

What’s Actually Happening to the Great Barrier Reef?

A new expedition lets you make the decision for yourself.

January 16, 2018 05:25 PM

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Carrie Miller

Disney

5 Disney Desserts That Actually Taste as Good as They Look

Walt Disney World has eye candy down to a science, but it’s not all fondant and food coloring.

May 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

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