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Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Cities We Love

How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok

The Thai capital is sprawling and sometimes frustrating, but always exhilarating. Here are the best ways to dive in.

August 2, 2017 09:10 PM

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Tom Downey

Food + Drink

The One Summer Treat You Need to Try in All 50 States

Across the country, we wait eagerly for summer’s seasonal fruits, fried treats, and nostalgic snacks. These 50 are always worth the wait.

June 22, 2018 06:08 PM

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Shilo Urban

Tips + News

The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

Restaurants + Cafés

A Local’s Guide to the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Venice

Instagram star and author Skye McAlpine has lived in Venice all her life. She shares her knowledge with us here and in her new cookbook, on shelves now.

April 5, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Unspoken Rules You Need to Know to Shop Like a Pro in Europe

A Barcelona local dishes on the need-to-know etiquette around shopping in Europe, whether you’re stocking up on souvenirs or simply grabbing a midday snack.

May 11, 2018 05:05 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Culture

5 Mid-Winter Reads We’re Packing for Long Flights

The best way for wandering bookworms to pass the cold months of winter.

February 18, 2016 06:41 PM

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Yutaka Dirks

Hotels

The Secret Formula for Designing the World’s Coolest New Hotels

The under-the-radar company behind hipster chic properties like Freehand and the LINE has mastered the art of creating instant hotel hits—and they’re not done yet.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Water Sports

6 Adventurous Ways to Get in the Water in Bali

Surfing is only the beginning.

March 22, 2017 07:10 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Outdoor Adventure

This Helicopter Tour of the Himalayas Goes Above and Beyond

Why visit just one of the highest peaks in the world when you can visit many of them?

January 6, 2017 02:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination

On a last-minute trip, a traveler ponders what would have happened had he taken another path.

January 28, 2020 05:49 PM

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Joe Mungo Reed

National Parks

Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip

This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

June 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Brad Japhe

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Art + Architecture

This D.C. Art Museum Is the Perfect Antidote to Overly Instagrammed Exhibitions

The regional museum near Washington, D.C. debuts a $200 million expansion, thrusting its holistic experience of art, architecture, and landscape into the international spotlight.

October 3, 2018 07:45 PM

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Susan Mason

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