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The Sydney Opera House Is About to Get a Makeover

But don’t worry; those sails aren’t going anywhere.

August 19, 2016 11:45 AM

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Interlinked paths and trails span countries across the continent, offering sweeping views along the way for riders of all skill levels.

March 29, 2019 01:04 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Classic and Quirky Foods From Nova Scotia

In Canada’s Maritime provinces, the Nova Scotian culinary scene is quirky, playful, and absolutely delicious.

September 28, 2018 07:32 PM

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Jenny Adams

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Airbnbs in Chicago to Book Right Now

Depending on which neighborhood you want to stay in, there are plenty of options to live like a local in the Windy City. Here’s our guide to the city’s top Airbnb rentals.

January 23, 2019 01:29 PM

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Rebecca Holland

Polaroid-esque photos of writer Roxane Gay and her wife, designer Debbie Millman

Winter 2023

Writer Roxane Gay Takes the Trip of a Lifetime

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

January 24, 2023 12:26 PM

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Roxane Gay

Travel for Good

I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?

Sally Kohn wouldn’t travel today. But last week? Last week, the world was in a different place. Here’s why she traveled—and what she witnessed.

March 17, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sally Kohn

History + Culture

10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

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Travel Tales

The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests

Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

June 4, 2021 09:42 AM

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Abdi Nor Iftin

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage

It’ll help you rest easier on your flight—or start the bag recovery process sooner.

November 7, 2016 01:22 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

New Planes May Help Combat Jet Lag

An explanation of how jet lag happens and how new planes will make it much more manageable

January 26, 2017 04:38 PM

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Matt Villano

Museums + Galleries

6 Sweet Reasons to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco

A rainbow sprinkle pool, a gummy garden, and ice cream installations galore: Stepping into this museum is like realizing your childhood dreams.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Samantha Juda

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Welcome to Sonoma’s Most Sustainable Winery

Silver Oak, the 46-year-old producer of some of the state’s most iconic red wine, is building a new legacy by going green.

May 9, 2018 02:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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