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Our Favorite Walking Tour App Is Free Before It Shuts Down

Gobbled up by Bose, the excellent Detour app is going away soon. Until then, though, its brilliant trove of narrated neighborhood explorations is yours for the taking.

April 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Local Getaways: Escape to the Mendocino Coast

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend on California’s Mendocino Coast

Wild trees, wild coast, mellow people.

March 19, 2021 01:21 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Food + Drink

13 Easy Breads to Bake From Around the World

From Armenian lavash to Italian focaccia, here are some of the easiest breads from around the world to make at home.

May 22, 2020 12:47 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go Next: 4 U.S. Cities to Visit Now

New hotels, surprising restaurants, and easier access are just some of the ways these lesser-traveled domestic destinations are upping their games.

February 6, 2017 05:26 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Charleston

Overview

August 2, 2021 05:42 PM

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Angela Fleury

Outdoor Adventure

The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo

Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?

February 25, 2020 12:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Natural Wonders

A Rare Super Blood Wolf Moon Will Be Visible Over America This Weekend

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red on Sunday night. Here’s what you need to know about this astronomical event.

January 17, 2019 06:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Grab the Perfect Slice at These 9 Best Spots for Pizza in New York City

Tuck into the best slices that the Big Apple has to offer at these superlative pizzerias.

December 12, 2018 03:26 PM

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Sean Flynn

Festivals + Events

7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe

Dragons, ruins, fire, beer. Some of these feel right out of Game of Thrones.

March 3, 2016 08:40 PM

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Chris Ciolli

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