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Ireland's Old-School Leap Year Tradition

History + Culture

In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It

In Ireland, Leap Day is the day to turn the tables on proposals.

February 26, 2016 09:48 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Breweries in Alaska

The state’s 10 coolest breweries worth the trek

February 14, 2017 12:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike Up Bali’s Active Volcanoes

Hiking up Bali’s famous volcanoes gives one writer a new perspective on the island

November 23, 2015 06:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Road Trips

It’s Easier Than You Think to Adventure With an Airstream

Don’t be intimidated—hitting the road with a gorgeous, gleaming Airstream in tow is an unforgettable experience, and one that’s sure to stop traffic (in a good way).

June 25, 2018 08:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

5 Reasons to Stay at One of Hawaii’s Grandest Classic Hotels

An in-depth review of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

August 18, 2015 04:15 PM

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Jen Murphy

Travel for Good

These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

March 8, 2023 04:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer

The relaxing vacation that’s a little like a camping trip with all the amenities, a little like a private river cruise, and a whole lot of fun.

May 24, 2019 12:15 PM

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Sherry Ott

Food + Drink

Where to Eat in Japan, According to a Chef

August 6, 2015 03:29 PM

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Jen Murphy

U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Photo Essays

One Woman’s Instagram Captures What It’s Actually Like to Live in Iran

@storiesofiran illuminates a country that’s shrouded in mystery for most Americans.

October 29, 2015 02:18 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Weekend Getaways

There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now

Hotels, restaurants, wineries—there are plenty of new experiences to enjoy in California wine country.

October 21, 2016 01:47 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Other

Make Norway’s Second City Your First Choice

Savvy travelers skip Oslo and head straight for Bergen, a coastal city hemmed in by mountains, for a taste of real Norway.

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