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Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Where to Travel Next

Colima: The Overlooked Mexican Region We Almost Don’t Want to Tell You About

In compact Colima you can drive from cities to volcanoes to surf breaks in under an hour. But this quiet region won’t stay secret for much longer.

December 17, 2018 08:23 PM

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Will McGough

People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Water Sports

The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico

Marine life is as vibrant as overland life.

March 29, 2021 02:05 PM

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Terry Ward

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Road Trips

This 3-Day Road Trip Lets You See 9 Frank Lloyd Wright Works—and Explore Where the Architect Grew Up

This route is a rare look at the life experiences and landscapes that shaped one of the most famous architects in the U.S.

April 15, 2025 03:00 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Books

Journalist Peter Martell on How Conservation Brought Kenyan Communities Together

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

May 24, 2022 01:53 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Hotels

7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs

Sometimes less is more when it comes to sparking joy in travelers.

July 31, 2019 07:07 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

History + Culture

Chinese Street Opera Stages a Comeback in Singapore

While the rest of Singapore tries to get on with life amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a small corner of the country celebrates the return of a cherished tradition.

July 16, 2021 02:32 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.

Food + Drink

For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch

On the island’s east coast, Amis advocate and educator Dongi Kacaw works to safeguard Indigenous plant knowledge.

November 2, 2022 04:12 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Trains

Inside the Speakeasy-Style Train Bar That’s Located . . . in a Desert Strip Mall?

Platform 18 is built to look like a replica of a 1927 Pullman train car, delivering an immersive experience along with your drink.

December 21, 2021 03:36 PM

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Kara Newman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tulum and Beyond: How to Experience the Best of the Mexican Caribbean

Mayan archaeological sites, endless watersports, and authentic cuisine make this Mexican destination a must.

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