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Nashville is justifiably popular among fans of music, food, and a good time.

Cities We Love

48 Tongue-Tingling, Ear-Busting Hours in Nashville

A great weekend features hot chicken and live music, sure, but don’t miss these other essential Nashville experiences.

January 20, 2023 03:30 PM

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Tim Chester

Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground

National Parks

9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

These are the country’s best parks to see the night sky.

July 11, 2024 09:12 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Art + Culture

This Tokyo Bar on Wheels Never Parks in the Same Place Twice

Minibar Midori has no fixed address and announces its whereabouts on Instagram, so finding it is half the fun.

May 7, 2026 12:08 PM

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Marigold Warner

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

What to Know if You Travel to a Muslim Country During Ramadan

History + Culture

5 Tips for Traveling in a Muslim-Majority Country During Ramadan

Daily life slows down a bit, but traveling to a Muslim country during Ramadan allows you to be charitable, meet gracious locals, and taste some seriously good food.

March 11, 2024 12:27 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Spectacular Castles Built in the Name of Love

UNESCO World Heritage

11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Spark Wonder, From Ancient Cities to Legendary Rocks

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

July 25, 2025 11:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

History + Culture

What You Need to Know About Juneteenth

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

June 18, 2020 07:55 PM

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Sara Button

Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York

Astrotourism

Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse

Stake a claim to these viewing spots in the USA.

January 18, 2024 12:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

Festivals + Events

How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style

Festivals can be enormous fun, but they need advance planning and sometimes you might want to throw a bit more cash at the experience.

May 29, 2019 06:36 PM

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Tim Chester

exterior of salmon pink building with white-trimmed balcony doors and windows and three outdoor dining tables shaded by large white outdoor umbrellas

Destination Spotlight

10 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal

Of course, there’s Lisbon and Porto, but there are other places worth visiting too.

July 26, 2023 09:58 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Outdoor Adventure

Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky

Look up.

August 6, 2024 02:32 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.

AFAR Advisor

This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

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