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Panoramic view of Seoul city and green forest from Sky park in Korea

What Makes Seoul, South Korea So Exciting to Visit in 2025

Revamped hotels, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and exciting activities make Seoul one of Asia’s hottest destinations for 2025.

April 15, 2025 07:30 AM

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Leslie Patrick

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

Colorful yellow, blue, orange and red houses and green trees are nestled into dramatic rocky cliffs that sharply descend into the water in St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

Expedition Cruises

This Canadian Island Is an Unlikely Dream Destination That’s Best Explored by Sea

Enjoy moose stew, remote national parks, and towns only reachable by boat on a circumnavigation cruise.

April 21, 2026 12:20 PM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Astrological Sign

Preparing for major travel plans in 2026? Look to the stars.

December 19, 2025 02:12 PM

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Lacey Ramburger

Festivals + Events

Portland Has a New Black Rodeo

The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo is happening on June 17 in Oregon’s biggest city.

June 9, 2023 06:19 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Festivals + Events

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found

Hotels

You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb

For two nights only, one lucky group can stay at this unique listing free of charge.

September 27, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

The Most Annoying Thing That Travelers Do, According to Your Fellow Passengers

A new survey reveals the behaviors that bother fliers the most—so don’t be that person.

February 21, 2024 06:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer

In a good way.

May 24, 2022 08:17 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

“Destination Cosmos” will take visitors on a trip across the universe now through early June at Hall des Lumières.

April 12, 2023 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State

Consider these 51 beautiful places found across the country—including Puerto Rico—for your next trip

January 12, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in September

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

June 30, 2025 03:00 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Longreads

We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

Where to Travel Next

Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia

Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their intimate ship for a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with culture and adventure in the Islands of Tahiti.

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