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UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Singapore’s street food tradition is now part of UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which includes knowledge and practices instead of physical sites.

December 22, 2020 04:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Expedition Cruises

Dreamy, Over-the-Top Trips for 2021

With vaccines on the horizon, now is the time to dream big for next year.

January 8, 2021 02:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

Stay Here Next

Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

A snow-covered Denali, which is being renamed Mount McKinley, rises in the background behind brown foothills and rows of pine trees in the foreground emerging from light brown brush

On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order changing the name of the country’s highest mountain from Denali to Mount McKinley. Alaskans have thoughts.

February 5, 2025 07:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

The Best Places to Visit for Dinosaur Lovers of Any Age

Plan an entire trip around your (or your little ones’) favorite types of dinosaurs. Here’s where to go to spot your most beloved species.

May 2, 2019 11:44 AM

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Julie Vick

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Outdoor Adventure

This Island Is One of the Only Places Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales

In the sea surrounding Niue, strong whale songs can vibrate your body underwater.

May 25, 2026 05:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

How to Travel More Meaningfully in Antarctica and the Arctic

The polar regions rank high on many traveler lists—but all trips aren’t created equal. By picking the right expedition cruise, you can enjoy a life-changing journey.

Sponsored by Aurora Expeditions

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Ocean Cruises

MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship Is the Brand’s Largest and Most Sustainable Ship to Date

The “MSC World Europa” runs on greener, alternative fuel. The mega-ship also features a hydroponic garden restaurant and a brewery where beers are made with desalinated water. Here’s a first look.

January 26, 2023 02:26 PM

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Bailey Berg

Piazza del Quadrilatero is now a multi-use complex in the heart of Milan's fashion district.

Hotels

This Restored Palazzo and Hotel in Milan Is a Destination Unto Itself

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

May 12, 2023 06:58 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side

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