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Quilts hanging in front of a pasture in Gee's Bend

Art + Culture

In Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Women Are Quilting for Change

A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community.

October 23, 2023 12:36 PM

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Zoey Goto

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

In the Magazine

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

Sponsored by washington.org

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 8 Hotels Are Located in Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

March 19, 2026 02:35 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach

Health + Wellness

Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?

Spray sunscreens are popular and convenient. But are they as safe as lotion sunscreens?

August 8, 2024 07:15 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

History + Culture

A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America

A writer learns about Haudenosaunee influences on U.S. government and how to be a better traveler.

February 17, 2026 11:46 AM

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Karen Gardiner

Fall 2025

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike

Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and emerges changed in more ways than one.

October 30, 2025 08:25 AM

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Chris Colin

Aerial shot of a walled fort over blue water with turqouise patches

National Parks

Dry Tortugas Is One of the Least Visited—and Most Fascinating—National Parks in the U.S.

In the westernmost reaches of the Florida Keys, this U.S. national park is only accessible by seaplane or boat.

May 31, 2024 03:42 PM

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Terry Ward

Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

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A storied winemaker’s return aims to attract new guests and entice old fans once again.

May 19, 2026 02:36 PM

Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels

For unique gifts, consider shopping for the holidays during your trips throughout the year.

November 4, 2025 06:37 AM

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Sophie Friedman

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

International Beaches

This European Country Has 300 Miles of Coastline and Some of the Continent’s Most Underrated Beaches

Trade the packed beaches of Greece for the shores of this lesser-visited neighbor.

July 9, 2025 11:58 AM

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Joel Balsam

Trees with amber and green colored leaves line the water's edge. In the distance, a waterfall breaks in the middle of mountains.

National Parks

Everyone Visits Yosemite in the Summer, But Here’s a Smarter Time to Go

Perfect weather, stunning scenery, and more room to roam—here’s why spring and fall are the best times to visit.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

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