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A birds-eye view of cars driving along the roads at night in Lübeck, Germany

An Architecture Lover’s Dream Tour Through Germany’s UNESCO Sites and Beyond

From rococo and baroque facades in Lübeck to Bauhaus in Weimar and Le Corbusier’s modernist neighborhood outside Stuttgart, Germany has a rich architectural history.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Tips + News

A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor

There are plans for a sail-in café, a floating sauna, and more.

May 4, 2020 03:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A sailboat among the barren and icy landscapes of eastern Greenland with a moonlit sky

Cruise

Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026? Book One of These Epic Cruises

The August 2026 total solar eclipse will pass above beautiful destinations such as Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain. These show-stopping sailings will take you there.

November 26, 2024 12:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

California’s Stunning “Field of Light” Is Back

Bruce Munro’s popular light installation is once again on view in Paso Robles—this time, until September 5, 2022

March 11, 2022 04:42 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

There’s a New Type of Aurora to Look for on Your Next Northern Lights Trip

Plus, an enlightening guide to the other types of auroras you may see.

January 31, 2020 08:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Museums + Galleries

This New Experience Gives You “Access” to a Famed Prehistoric Cave in Marseille

A replica of the undersea Cosquer Cave—complete with recreations of the paintings that made it famous—is now open in the south of France.

June 6, 2022 08:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Why Neil Patrick Harris Misses Traveling

The actor’s best advice for trip planning? Start with adventure, end with relaxation.

April 20, 2021 03:18 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Artisan is making traditional pottery by hands in the Cham village of Ninh Thuan province (Vietnam)

Art + Culture

What Are UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists—and What’s on Them?

The lists are designed to protect endangered traditions worldwide.

September 11, 2023 09:48 AM

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Tim Chester

Town covered in snow and framed by trees

Winter Sports

8 Best Ski Resorts in Europe to Visit This Winter

Every skier deserves at least one trip to Europe.

October 30, 2023 03:37 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Health + Wellness

Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022

How to sniff, taste, and intuit your way to better, more memorable travel experiences.

November 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color

A new organization is surfacing vibrant stories from BIPOC writers and photographers—and helping traditional travel media shake off its white gaze.

December 18, 2020 06:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Museums + Galleries

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism

The Washington, D.C., museum unveiled a free, interactive online portal designed to facilitate important discussions about race, racism, and racial identity in the United States.

June 10, 2020 04:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Asheville's River Arts District almost completely submerged by flooding caused by Helene

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