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Life Artists: How Leather Craftsman Dana Glaeser Found His Purpose

The creator of Slightly Alabama reflects on the process that led him to embrace working with his hands and why travel is essential for creativity.

August 11, 2017 05:11 PM

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Illy, the iconic coffee company

Traditional Asian buildings by the water at sunset.

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now

These six destinations are some of Asia’s most exciting places as of late.

October 7, 2024 03:46 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Exterior of Guggenheim museum in Bilbao, with spider statue out front, next to river

Hotels

Floating Palaces, Olympic Ski Runs, and Crystalline Lagoons—James Bond Filming Locations You Can Visit

Travel like James Bond in these six beautiful destinations, from the beaches of Jamaica to the mountains of Austria.

July 29, 2025 03:25 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Tips + News

Nebraska’s New Tourism Slogan Is Hilariously Honest

Yes, it’s really: “Honestly, It’s Not for Everyone.”

October 19, 2018 05:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background

Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

Couple walking in a market and holding hands in Busan, South Korea

Art + Culture

9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

February 20, 2024 12:59 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

National Parks

Yellowstone Closed Due to Severe Floods That Have “Dramatically Changed” Its Landscapes

The nation’s oldest national park has been forced to close due to unprecedented flooding. When it reopens, the park’s terrain might be permanently altered.

June 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Matthew Brown

Islands

Choose Your Own Adventure on a Chartered Sailing Trip Through the BVI

Sparkling waters, fresh breezes, and all the snorkeling and cocktails you could want. Embrace the freedom of sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a private chartered catamaran.

January 7, 2022 12:20 PM

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David LaHuta

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cruise

The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway

With more than 130 years of experience, Hurtigruten knows a thing or two about creating magical experiences by sea.

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Air Travel News

TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products

All forms of marijuana, including the cannabis-derived CBD oil, had previously been prohibited.

May 29, 2019 04:53 PM

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Colleen Long

Festivals + Events

Woodstock 50 Might Not Be Canceled After All. Here’s What You Need to Know

Even though they found a new financial partner, the festival’s organizers still need to check a few more boxes before tickets can go on sale.

May 20, 2019 03:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Disney

Avengers Land! Mary Poppins Ride! “Star Wars” Hotel! The Disney News We’re Most Excited About

Disney announced a ton of new attractions and additional details about the “Star Wars” hotel at its D23 Expo over the weekend. Here’s what we know.

August 26, 2019 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

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