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9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

April 16, 2021 04:05 PM

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Lora Shinn

Hiking + Cycling

This New 250-Mile Bike Path From Paris to Le Havre Is Packed With Delightful Detours

La Seine à Vélo follows the Seine River from Paris “to the sea,” making it a cycling route worth traveling for.

November 10, 2020 05:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion

United will soon have more flights to hubs throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

April 18, 2023 09:35 AM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

The Texas Riding Club Keeping Black Cowboy Culture Alive

For the past 70 years, the Circle L 5 Riding Club in Fort Worth has been honoring the legacy of its forefathers.

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row

Bavarian officials called off the festival once again due to coronavirus concerns.

May 3, 2021 12:34 PM

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David Rising

Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.

In the Magazine

Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Laura Hall

Tips + News

The World’s Best Cities for Biking, Ranked

A Copenhagen-based firm has released a list of the world’s top cycling cities.

July 8, 2019 05:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know

Disney’s $1 billion park expansion has more in common with a major metropolis than you’d expect.

May 31, 2019 04:20 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Festivals + Events

Coronavirus Disrupting Rio’s Carnival for First Time in a Century

The 2020 pandemic already forced Rio de Janeiro to scrap traditional plans for its second-biggest party, New Year’s Eve, which draws millions of people to Copacabana beach for fireworks.

September 25, 2020 02:32 PM

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Marcelo de Sousa

Tips + News

Tokyo Closes Cherry Blossom Parks to Slow Spread of Coronavirus

Although many flower festivals have been canceled due to COVID-19, people still flocked to see the blooms last weekend, despite official requests that everyone stay home.

March 27, 2020 03:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

You Can Stay in a Toy-Filled Suite by FAO Schwarz Right Now

From now until January 5, the iconic NYC company is partnerning with a hotel for an overnight experience—“Big” piano included.

October 14, 2019 03:43 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Where to Go in Spring

This Historic Arizona Hotel Is the Perfect Place to Celebrate Spring

Get into the spirit of the season at the Arizona Biltmore with blooming wildflowers, Spring Training, an outdoor spa, and more.

Sponsored by Arizona Biltmore

Outdoor Adventure

12 Can’t Miss Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Bonaire

The lesser-known B of the ABC Islands offers plenty of reasons for a trip.

August 29, 2023 06:34 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Woman in orange shirt touches large incense burner and other hands also touch the object

Art + Culture

The Quest to Create the Most Accessible Museum in the World

The refreshed museum of the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, is slated to open in 2026 with a novel invitation to visitors: please touch.

January 3, 2025 10:32 AM

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M. Leona Godin

Sunrise in Stockholm, when (most) of the previous evening’s festivities have ended.<br/>

Where to Go in Summer

In Stockholm, the Secret to Summer Fun Is in the Forest

Outdoor dance parties took off during summer 2020, when clubs closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and they haven’t stopped since.

July 22, 2022 02:49 PM

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Steve Knopper

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