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This Berlin Theater Shows How Entertainment Might Look Post-Coronavirus

In Germany’s capital, the historic Berliner Ensemble removed more than half of the seats from its main auditorium to guarantee social distancing for future theatergoers.

June 11, 2020 04:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Netherlands Go Back Into Lockdown for Holidays

All non-essential stores, bars, and restaurants in the Netherlands are closed from December 19 until January 14.

December 20, 2021 04:18 PM

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Danica Kirka

Swimply swimming pool in Los Angeles, California

Swimply lets you rent someone’s backyard pool by the hour across all 50 states—and we tested it out to see what it’s like.

August 8, 2022 04:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

Sleep Pods Are Coming to This East Coast Airport

More comfortable rest is on the way. Micro-hotel startup Sleepbox is installing nap rooms at Washington Dulles that can be rented on an hourly basis.

November 27, 2018 09:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York

Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.

July 16, 2021 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

“Immersive Van Gogh” Exhibit Extends San Francisco Run Through September 2021

The highly anticipated digital art show has prolonged its West Coast premiere—and a new batch of tickets goes on sale January 16.

January 13, 2021 02:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale

Outdoor Adventure

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, these are the essential places to dive deep.

September 11, 2025 03:04 PM

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Terry Ward

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Some practical tips for using up your extra yen, euros, francs, and beyond.

September 15, 2023 07:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

This Egyptian Shop Might Change How You See Paris

A neighborhood shop expands the definition of what it means to be French.

August 21, 2017 08:21 PM

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Lauren Elkin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tulum and Beyond: How to Experience the Best of the Mexican Caribbean

Mayan archaeological sites, endless watersports, and authentic cuisine make this Mexican destination a must.

Sponsored by Quintana Roo Tourism Board

People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background

Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Festivals + Events

Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a perfect itinerary for this year’s celebration of midcentury modern design, taking place February 14 through February 24, 2019.

January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Carole Dixon

The Future of Travel

AI, Electric SUVs and More: 8 Trends That Will Change the Way You Travel

Technology is changing the way we shop, drive, and socialize. Here’s how it’s transforming travel, too.

September 25, 2018 07:34 PM

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