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Trees, Intentional Hiking, and the Beauty of Slime Molds

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

April 22, 2022 04:55 PM

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Sally Kohn

Art + Culture

In America, Searching for the Spirit of My Māori Ancestors

When Rēnata West moved from New Zealand to the U.S. in 2016, he discovered something unexpected: the path of his great grandmother, who had traveled the same route more than 100 years ago.

October 1, 2021 09:04 AM

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Rēnata West

Tips + News

Virgin Galactic Offers a Look Inside the World’s First Commercial Spaceport

The design-forward departure lounge will be travelers’ gateway to space.

August 16, 2019 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions

After starting out as an early COVID hot spot, the tri-state area is slowly reopening. Here’s what to know if you plan to visit.

April 8, 2021 05:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Architecture

An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change

The city’s waterways have transformed into a temporary canvas for bright artworks, some of which reference the effects of global warming and rising sea levels.

December 17, 2019 05:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?

An inflight menu by a world-class chef, Julius Meinl coffee, and Italian gelato onboard: Wow Air 2.0 is promising some pretty fancy upgrades.

September 12, 2019 06:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds

Nearly 7 million people visit the Paris monument every year. Here’s how to avoid them.

May 12, 2023 03:35 PM

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Billie Cohen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Engage More With Locals on Your Next Trip

Travel is as much about the people we meet as the places we go, but making those on-the-ground connections can be challenging. These sites are here to help.

May 10, 2019 04:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

National Parks

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences

Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for one sunset or a weeklong stay.

April 28, 2026 06:33 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Books

The “Little Women” Trip You’ll Want to Take in Massachusetts

Greta Gerwig’s upcoming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel reminds us why this historic New England town is worth a visit for literature lovers.

December 11, 2019 02:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

Enjoy the healing benefits of the natural thermal waters at these 9 restorative resorts.

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Weekend Getaways

Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend

Now is the time to plan a visit to wine country.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest

Hotels

Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs

These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.

September 11, 2023 10:16 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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