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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

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Cows wearing flowers descend a mountain in Switzerland.

Epic Trips

This Season Brings Out the Best of Switzerland

Fall brings golden vineyards, cozy spas, and local festivals—without the crowds.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

America 250

Now Is the Time to Travel in the United States

Consider this your guide to the boldest, artsiest, buzziest, friendliest, tastiest things going on in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2025 08:30 AM

Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

A long two-lane road at night time running through the Tucson desert with a nighttime view of the milky way.

Astrotourism

This Is One of the Best Places in the U.S. to See the Stars

Whether you’re at an observatory or a national park, Tucson’s night skies won’t disappoint.

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