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Art + Architecture

A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces

You’ll find his politically charged pieces throughout the five boroughs through February.

October 20, 2017 12:11 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

Bars + Nightlife

How to Discover San Francisco’s Most Overlooked Neighborhood

Do as the locals do in the Richmond District.

July 18, 2016 11:53 AM

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LiAnne Yu

In northwest Kyoto, Shunkoin offers everything from Zen meditiation classes to Wi-Fi.

Solo Travel

For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples

Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.

May 23, 2018 07:58 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Travel for Good

How Voluntourism Got Its Groove Back

This company is changing the face of voluntourism for the better.

November 21, 2016 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

AFAR Company Updates

AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.

At the event, we explored questions like how we define luxury in 2016 and which values increasingly unite travelers worldwide

June 8, 2016 06:00 PM

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Kate Appleton

Disney

The Grown-Ups’ Guide to Disneyland

Think you’re too old to enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth? Think again.

April 25, 2019 07:02 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Hotels

In D.C., The Jefferson Does Leaf-Peeping for the 1 Percent

The hotel’s $79,000-a-night Deluxe Golden Fall Package offers a busy day of highbrow diversions. And a car.

October 4, 2017 11:28 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Unspoken Rules You Need to Know to Shop Like a Pro in Europe

A Barcelona local dishes on the need-to-know etiquette around shopping in Europe, whether you’re stocking up on souvenirs or simply grabbing a midday snack.

May 11, 2018 05:05 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Where to Travel Next

Experience Palmetto Bluff’s Southern Wonderland

Paddle three rivers, tee up at a signature golf course, and hop on the saddle for a trail ride through the forest at the enchanting Palmetto Bluff resort.

July 6, 2017 04:36 PM

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Palmetto Bluff

Hiking + Cycling

This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right

In some countries, you’re welcome to roam wherever you want. On an extended bike tour, one writer experienced the ins and outs of exercising that freedom. Here’s what she learned.

May 9, 2018 05:11 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Family Travel

An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island

A summer spot for free play and exploration

May 31, 2016 08:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

Hotels

John Lennon Slept Here (and You Can, Too)

Montreal’s Queen Elizabeth Hotel celebrates the Beatles frontman and his 1969 “Bed-In” with a fab new suite.

September 28, 2017 02:14 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

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