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Where One of SoCal’s Top Chefs Goes to Eat in His Off-Hours

Chef Jonathan Yao is the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Kato. Here’s where he goes for the best Taiwanese food in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.

May 23, 2023 08:39 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Open window shades help flight attendants, and passengers, spot any unusual occurrences during the most critical phases of the flight.

Air Travel News

The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Raise the Window Shade Before Takeoff and Landing

There’s no universal rule about window shades on flights, but there is a clear safety reason behind why crews often ask passengers to keep them open during takeoff and landing.

April 9, 2026 12:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Lake Tahoe Visitor Authority, LTVA
Heavenly Mountain
Family Skiing, Lifestyle

Outdoor Adventure

How to Enjoy the Best of Everything That Lake Tahoe Has to Offer

Sandy beaches, deep blue water, soaring mountains, and epic outdoor adventures combine with award-winning dining, music, and wellness on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore.

These are the Florida spring-break alternatives where you can escape the crowds.

March 18, 2024 06:39 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Epic Trips

5 Epic Adventures with Stress-Free Planning

From tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda to sailing along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast, USTOA member tours bring the world’s most extraordinary destinations within easy reach.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Epic Trips

A Distillery Is Opening in One of Scotland’s Loveliest National Parks

File this under: Wish I were here.

May 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel Tales

Our New Podcast Is the Perfect Way to Travel Right Now

At a time when most Americans are staying close to home, our new podcast brings the magic of travel to you.

July 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Aislyn Greene

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fort), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

Cities We Love

Dubrovnik Without the Crowds—Even During High Season

A recent five-day trip to Dubrovnik and its surrounding area had it all: boating, beaches, amazing food and wine, and historic villas to call home.

September 16, 2022 10:46 PM

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Joe Diaz

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