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History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

COVID + Travel

New Zealand Eases Quarantine but Won’t Welcome Tourists Yet

Returning New Zealanders will now quarantine for 7 days rather than 14—and it may be months before international travelers can visit.

October 29, 2021 03:20 PM

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Nick Perry

Museums + Galleries

The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai

The new museum is also one of China’s latest architectural wonders.

July 20, 2021 02:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit London

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

June 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

JetBlue Launches Fall Fare Sale With One-Way Flights Starting at $31

Miami? Denver? Nashville? This is your chance for a great getaway before 2021 is over.

October 27, 2021 02:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

The hills of Channel Islands National Park

Winter 2024

How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

February 7, 2024 01:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

International Beaches

Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece

Greece’s popularity barely slowed down during the pandemic, and 2022 is shaping up to be another big year. Lock in that dream vacation before the crowds descend.

December 1, 2021 03:04 PM

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Kristin Braswell

For Sleepy Hong Kong Residents, 5-Hour Bus Tour Is a Snooze

The 47-mile, five-hour ride on a double-decker bus is meant to appeal to people who are easily lulled asleep by long rides.

October 26, 2021 12:30 PM

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Alice Chung

Key West Snorkelling in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

Tropical fish, brilliant coral formations, and a submerged statue of Jesus are among the many wonders at these Florida dive sites.

November 13, 2024 05:26 PM

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Charlene Fang

Museums + Galleries

Bob Dylan Museum Debuts in Tulsa

The new center takes visitors on an immersive journey through the artist’s decades-long legacy and indelible mark on music and pop culture history.

May 9, 2022 05:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Europe is in the midst of one of the worst droughts in recent history—how will that affect summer cruising?

Cruise News

Seriously Low Water Levels Are Disrupting European River Cruises

As rivers dry up during one of the worst droughts in recent European history, river cruise passengers should be prepared for last-minute itinerary changes.

August 15, 2022 07:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Longreads

Cooking Lessons From the Ghosts of Black Appalachians

In an excerpt from her new book, poet and writer Crystal Wilkinson explores the idea of legacy.

February 1, 2024 07:29 AM

Air Travel News

United Adds New Hawaii Flights From These U.S. Cities

It just got easier to get to the Hawaiian Islands this summer from the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast.

February 12, 2021 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit

History + Culture

12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit

Here’s where you can see the places and local businesses that have appeared in “Stranger Things.” No trip to the Upside Down needed.

April 10, 2023 02:25 PM

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Ciera Velarde

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