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This Is Why Foodies Should Visit the BVI in November

The annual Food Fête event serves up a month of delicious fun in the British Virgin Islands.

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Mexican Villages Try to Preserve Authentic Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos is celebrated to honor the lives of ancestors and to acknowledge the ever-revolving cycle of life and death.

November 2, 2021 12:09 PM

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Fernanda Pesce

National Parks

The Balkans Are About to Get a Huge New National Park

Lawmakers in North Macedonia are expected to shortly pass a bill granting Shar Mountain national park status.

June 30, 2021 06:10 PM

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Konstantin Testorides

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

Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia

Health + Wellness

Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths

Visiting a labyrinth can change the nature of your trip.

January 9, 2023 02:55 PM

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Judith Fein

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

International Beaches

This Stretch of Mexican Coast Has Gorgeous Beaches That Rival Tulum’s—But Without the Crowds

Skip the chaos of Mexico’s overcrowded spots and head to this beautiful area.

March 13, 2025 03:13 PM

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Chris Dong

Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.

Art + Culture

Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It

In a city teeming with staggering architecture, it’s worthwhile to take more than a cursory look around.

October 24, 2022 01:59 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.

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This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway

On the heels of a recent renovation, this historic Relais & Châteaux hotel added a farmhouse villa that’s perfect for groups of friends and families.

September 30, 2023 06:00 AM

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Joe Diaz

History + Culture

Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago

Wells, born enslaved in 1862 in Mississippi, became a newspaper editor and was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer in 2020 for her reporting on the lynching of African Americans.

July 2, 2021 04:45 PM

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A woman laying in a super bloom of golden California poppies in Antelope Valley

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What’s New in California’s Most Iconic Destinations

From Michelin-starred dining to stylish spas and beyond, here are some of the best new attractions throughout beloved areas of the Golden State.

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