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History + Culture

In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It

In Ireland, Leap Day is the day to turn the tables on proposals.

February 26, 2016 09:48 AM
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Yvonne Gordon
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM
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Terry Ward
Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM
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Sara Button
Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways to Vacation Like the French

What a decade of living in France taught one traveler about the art of taking time off.

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Saudi Arabia

Overview

January 29, 2023 10:18 AM
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Sarah Khan
U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Food + Drink

A Day in the Life of a Food Forager

What it takes to source New England’s most delicious ingredients for the Ocean House hotel in Rhode Island

May 18, 2016 01:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The British Virgin Islands

Overview

May 17, 2018 03:21 PM
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Kristy Alpert
Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM
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Staff
Air Travel News

Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018

Unable to connect in the sky? You’re not alone. Fortunately, faster and more-reliable Wi-Fi is expected on hundreds of planes next year.

August 14, 2017 04:12 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Art + Architecture

Inside the Whimsical World of France’s Most Outrageous Street Theater Company

The innovative street performance company La Machine celebrates 20 years of wonder with an expansive new exhibition space, upcoming show, and more.

August 23, 2019 12:45 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Weekend Getaways

Mexico’s CostaBaja: Your Next Weekend Getaway

Mexico’s CostaBaja: Your Next Weekend Getaway

Sponsored by Costabaja
Travel Tips + Etiquette

Save Me From Myself! A Traveler’s Guide to Staying Sane When Stuck at Home

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

March 26, 2020 12:00 PM
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Staff

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