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Thomas Dambo's newest sculpture, Mane Mor, depicts a pregnant troll.

Solve a Riddle, Find a Magic Troll on This Trail in Denmark

Danish artist Thomas Dambo reworked a Scandinavian tradition and created a global treasure hunt to celebrate the creation of 100 scrap-wood trolls.

June 5, 2023 02:38 PM

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Laura Hall

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Allison Williams

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Beaches

5 Ways to Explore the British Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

Hike, sail, and snorkel your way through the BVI’s wild side.

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Six Senses Laamu is a model for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives.

Travel for Good

Your Next Beach Vacation Could Help Protect the Ocean

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Take a Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train This Summer and Fall

Trains

You Can Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train in New York Starting Next Month

Mark your calendars: Tickets for the Hudson River Rail go on sale January 20 and then again on February 17.

January 18, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kara Newman

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Ottawa, Canada

Visit the landmarks and local marvels that make Ottawa a stand-out capital city.

May 5, 2022 10:38 PM

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Laura Byrne Paquet

Travel for Good

In Patagonia National Park, an Ancient Migration Route Is Restored

Chile’s new park was created with the goal of rewilding what was an important corridor for wildlife and people for millennia.

April 28, 2022 04:09 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Art + Architecture

The Iconic Frieze Art Fair Is Headed to Los Angeles

It’s official: The international exhibition will launch a West Coast edition.

February 27, 2018 09:30 AM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years

Ahead of 2020, we look back at what has shaped travel in the past 10 years.

December 16, 2019 04:27 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts

United MileagePlus members can earn up to 1,000 bonus award miles for contributing to relief organizations, and Airbnb is connecting those displaced by the fires with free housing.

November 14, 2018 05:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

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Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in England for Castles, Coastlines, and Culture

These 10 singular places offer history, shopping, a warm welcome, and some seriously good fish and chips.

March 27, 2026 10:03 AM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels

Bobby Berk of “Queer Eye” Just Listed His Gorgeous Palm Desert Home on Airbnb

If you don’t get to have your own home transformed by Berk, you can at least stay in one of his masterpieces when visiting this Southern California desert oasis.

May 24, 2022 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

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