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Reveling in the Royal Palaces of Rajasthan

The palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur are more than just architectural marvels—they’re a window into India’s cultural history.

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6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

March 17, 2025 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Festivals + Events

America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo, in Photos

In her latest book, “The New Black West,” Gabriela Hasbun celebrates “one of the greatest shows on dirt.”

April 18, 2022 10:32 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Saudi Arabia

Overview

January 29, 2023 10:18 AM

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Sarah Khan

Tips + News

Amsterdam Is Banning All Gas and Diesel Vehicles by 2030

Yet another reason to explore the Dutch capital by foot or bicycle.

May 6, 2019 06:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

St. Regis Celebrates Kauai’s Star Power With a New Movie Set Tour

This Hawaiian island doesn’t just look like an earthly paradise, it’s actually played one on the big screen.

March 1, 2018 01:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Tips + News

Bike for Free in 5 North American Cities This Month, Thanks to Switzerland

May 2, 2018 12:59 PM

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Matthew Phenix

The spire of the Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange on fire with billowing smoke

Officials are vowing to rebuild the Old Stock Exchange, a 400-year-old landmark beloved by locals and visitors.

April 19, 2024 12:39 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A road by the beach in San Diego county.

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip in One of America’s Most EV-Friendly Cities

With a host of family-friendly things to do in a small radius—plus plentiful charging—San Diego is a dream EV destination.

February 3, 2023 12:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

AutoCamp Is Expanding With a New Collection of Upcycled Motels and Lodges for Adventurers

Field Station is launching in 2023 in Moab, Utah, with rates under $200 per night.

September 29, 2022 11:53 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Five leather, high stool seats line a golden bar area with a cheetah figure atop the counter and black panthers and New York landmarks featured on the wallpaper behind the bar

Hotel News + Openings

The Flashy Art and Bold Style of Faena New York, West Chelsea’s Newest Hotel

From over-the-top artworks to Argentine-influenced bars and restaurants, here’s a look inside one of the most exciting hotel openings in the city.

September 15, 2025 06:57 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Health + Wellness

In Bhutan, Wellness Awaits—Even If You’re Bad at Yoga

The tiny Himalayan kingdom located between China and India is a land of monks, meditation, and joy. Can a skeptical, asana-averse blind man find inner peace?

July 24, 2019 05:44 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Outdoor Adventure

Lake Life: Experience the Great Outdoors on Georgia’s Pristine Shorelines

Go off the beaten path in the Peach State to reap the scientifically proven benefits of “blue spaces,” Southern style.

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