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Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Road Trips

The 46 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight

The podcasts to listen to on your next long drive or plane ride, whether you’re a history nerd, traveling with kids, or just in need of a true-crime fix.

May 1, 2024 11:02 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Spice pickers in India, a group of four women in colorful clothing

Longreads

It’s 2023. Do You Know Where Your Spices Come From?

By focusing on farmers, queer-owned, BIPOC-led Diaspora Co. is changing the spice industry for the better.

June 23, 2023 07:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Festivals + Events

Get Crafty in Napa During This One-Day Artisan Shopping Event

Set for April 7, the free exhibition—and the lavish farm-to-table dinner that follows—will benefit Napa’s beloved single-semester arts academy, the Oxbow School.

March 29, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Safari

6 Ways to Get Out of the Safari Vehicle

These experiences take you way beyond the 4x4.

June 15, 2017 08:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM

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David Lytle

Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM

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Tamara Palmer

St. Pete–Clearwater

Overview

August 6, 2020 05:24 PM

The Future of Travel

The Last Straw: How the Travel Industry Is Phasing Out Plastic

In the dining room, the hotel room, and beyond, businesses across the travel industry are finding ways to eliminate plastic.

September 25, 2018 04:27 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.

Trains

The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World

Take in the great outdoors from a window seat on these train trips.

May 30, 2019 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Ride On: 5 New Bike Routes Through America’s Offbeat Locales

The expanding U.S. Bicycle Route system allows plenty of unique opportunities to traverse lesser-known roads and explore America on two wheels.

February 1, 2019 03:30 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

Epic Trips

An Inside Look at an Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film on Tierra del Fuego, Chile

March 5, 2018 03:33 PM

Founder’s Note

On the Life-Changing Power of Travel

Travel clues us into how we can—and why we should—build a more just society.

September 26, 2016 06:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

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