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15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

JR stands atop his L'Observatoire sleeper car in front of the famed Venice skyline.

Trains

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Unveils an Over-the-Top Sleeper Carriage

Not yet on the rails, the new L’Observatoire carriage by French street artist JR made its grand debut at the Venice Biennale.

May 1, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

“I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America” Is the Photo Exhibit You Need to See Now

The show marks the first time in two decades that these original portraits of leading 20th-century African American women have been publicly on view.

February 24, 2020 03:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

May 4, 2020 05:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A spread of dishes from Kau Ba Kitchen Houston

Food + Drink

10 Houston Restaurants Where You Can Taste the Flavors of America’s Most Diverse City

Move over, Los Angeles and New York. Houston might be the most impressive dining destination in the United States.

January 30, 2024 03:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Road Trips

The Scenic Route: A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips

The 10 best road trips around the world, a mix of classic and unexpected, coastal and countryside.

June 24, 2019 10:59 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring

The cherry blossoms are only the beginning of it.

March 1, 2019 06:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Festivals + Events

America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo, in Photos

In her latest book, “The New Black West,” Gabriela Hasbun celebrates “one of the greatest shows on dirt.”

April 18, 2022 10:32 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Museums + Galleries

How Many Washington, D.C. Museums Can You See in a Day?

You don’t have to do a museum marathon to experience D.C.’s best. Local experts weigh in on their favorite itineraries and tips for the perfect museum day in Washington.

January 5, 2022 03:24 PM

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Lola Méndez

History + Culture

Finding the History, Culture, and the True Meaning of “Boricua” Among Puerto Rico’s Beautiful Beaches

From ancient Taíno roots to Spanish colonial architecture and African heritage, Puerto Rico offers centuries of history just steps from its turquoise water and white sand.

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