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National Parks, Hot Springs, and the Wild West: The Ultimate Wyoming Road Trip

A journey through this vast wilderness offers iconic parks, ancient forests, wildlife, and a history tour of the Wild West. One of the best ways to visit Wyoming is to hit the open road.

August 19, 2022 06:50 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Hotels

15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up in a tree house in the woods or a ski chalet near the slopes, these are the best Vermont Airbnbs to book for your next getaway.

September 6, 2023 03:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

This Beloved New York Hotel Has Opened Its Doors on the West Coast

Location, location, location and food, food, food at the new NoMad Los Angeles

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sara Button

AFAR Advisor

Western Wonders: Discovering Lesser-Known West Denmark

From architectural “wows” and natural highs to ancient ruins and modern culinary marvels, this part of the land of the Danes is full of delights and surprises.

Sponsored by VisitDenmark

Health + Wellness

6 Stay-Calm Strategies for Dealing With Anxiety Before a Trip

Have a calmer trip to the airport with these relaxation techniques vetted by psychologists and designed to help when you’re feeling anxious.

January 6, 2020 01:34 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Style + Design

The Coolest Things to Do in Paris During Fashion Week

It’s possible to experience the excitement of Paris Fashion Week without ever stepping foot inside a show.

January 24, 2019 01:08 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s New Weekend Bags Arrive Just in Time for, Well, the Weekend

The generously-sized weekenders come in three colors and can fit as much as a standard carry-on suitcase.

April 25, 2019 12:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

2021 Degrees of Separation

How husband-and-wife writers Jonathan Evans and Tara Sering spent almost a year apart, unable to reconnect in Cambodia as the Delta variant swept Southeast Asia.

January 24, 2022 12:03 PM

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Jonathan Evans

In the Magazine

6 Ways to Support Rewilding Projects Around the World

Rewilding—the reintroduction of native flora and fauna—is critical in the fight against climate change. Here, six important projects from Argentina to the Maldives.

April 22, 2022 04:53 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Holiday Travel

How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro

First-timers can make their way through the stalls, snacks, and slang of Germany’s magical holiday markets with ease, thanks to these 10 essential tips and tricks.

November 29, 2018 05:37 PM

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Ken Chitwood

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Museums + Galleries

Get Ready to Fall in Love With This Hip, Seaside City in Southern France

The best way to explore laid-back, many-cultured Marseille is by following your stomach. Trust us, this goes way beyond bouillabaisse.

May 17, 2019 02:47 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

Bars + Nightlife

Live the High Life at These Chicago Rooftop Bars

For outdoor drinks and dining with a view in Chicago, head to one of these up-high bars.

July 16, 2021 09:35 AM

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Nicole Schnitzler

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