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The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game

Inspired by a Bollywood film, young girls and women in northern India are taking up “kushti”—an ancient form of wrestling traditionally only practiced by men.

March 15, 2022 06:41 PM

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Eileen McDougall

The Future of Travel

What Travel in the Age of Coronavirus Will Look Like

Health passports. Robots that clean airports. Masks worn . . . everywhere. The future is now.

May 23, 2020 01:22 PM

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Adam H. Graham

A black and white ice breaker ship sailing in royal blue waters

Cruise News

Is the Future of Cruising . . . Nuclear?

At the annual Seatrade Cruise Global conference, industry leaders explored the pros and cons of nuclear-powered cruise ships as cruise lines aim for carbon neutrality by 2050.

April 17, 2024 09:14 AM

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Scott Laird

Health + Wellness

Our Brains Make Taste Memories When We Travel—Here’s How

Sensory evaluation expert Orietta Gianjorio on how to better savor your food—and your travels.

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

People

A Journey to the Edge of the World

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

August 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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John Newton

Road Trips

Vancation Is the New Vanlife: Live Your Road-Trip Dreams With These Rental Companies

With their classic silhouettes and thoughtful amenities, these camper vans let you adventure with abandon—#vanlife-style.

September 20, 2018 07:13 PM

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Celeste Moure

Landscape with Cathedral La Seu at sunset time in Palma de Mallorca islands, Spain

Where to Go in Spring

Beyond Barcelona: This Spring’s Unmissable Spanish City

You won’t find this center of history, seaside cuisine, and design on the Iberian Peninsula.

February 8, 2023 08:34 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Tips + News

Iceland Invites the World to Scream It Out

A new campaign encourages travelers and the travel-stifled to express themselves.

July 16, 2020 05:19 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

Napa Valley’s Most Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Tastings

Napa Valley has long been known for great food and drink, but several new offerings elevate this California wine region even higher.

March 14, 2023 06:57 PM

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J’nai Gaither

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

Stay Here Next

Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Stay Here Next

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Natural Wonders

Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea

You may recognize this famous natural formation from the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”

March 15, 2017 02:16 PM

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Matt Villano

A year after twin wildfires tore through Los Angeles and destroyed her home, a writer looks at how survivors across the region are still grieving, demanding accountability, and rebuilding.

January 29, 2026 01:37 PM

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Juliana Shallcross

Travel Insiders

How Women in Paris Are Changing the Stereotypes of Women in Paris

A new book tackles the tropes of the “Parisian woman” and introduces readers to some of the game-changers reshaping the City of Light.

January 23, 2020 03:20 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Alyeska Nordic Spa - Relaxation Pool (L) & Signate Sauna Building (R)

Winter Sports

The Après-Ski Trend That Ditches Alcohol for a Different Kind of Relaxation

Spas are changing the game for post-ski recovery, with IV treatments, cryo-ultrasound therapy, and AI massages.

January 16, 2026 04:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

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