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7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand

What to bring, what not to bring, the local lingo to master—here’s what you need to know before visiting New Zealand.

September 5, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

San Francisco’s Newest Park Is 70 Feet Above the Heart of Downtown

The 5.4-acre rooftop alone increases the neighborhood’s open space by 17 percent.

August 9, 2018 04:54 PM

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Nicole Antonio

National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Founder’s Note

What Does It Mean to Travel Boldly?

May 24, 2016 06:05 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Food + Drink

You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France

The larger-than-life chef’s former home in France is on Airbnb.

June 8, 2016 09:26 PM

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Keith Flanagan

History + Culture

See Old New York Through a Traveling Photographer’s Lens

Photographer Todd Webb’s poignant portrait of postwar NYC is now on exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York.

May 5, 2017 08:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Disney

Where to Find Disneyland Resort’s Best Drinks (and Not Just the Hard Stuff)

Disneyland itself is famously dry, but an abundance of options is only a short walk away.

August 28, 2019 11:58 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Air Travel News

Is This the End of Paying for Onboard Entertainment?

Delta’s decision to make all entertainment free could start a trend.

June 22, 2016 08:31 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in New York City at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in NYC from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 30, 2020 05:21 PM

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Ann Shields

Style + Design

How Chinese Designers Are Starting to Make Their Mark in the Fashion World

With the success of the first season of “Master of Fashion,” Beijing designers are making a bid to help the capital of China become the world’s next city of style.

June 13, 2019 06:37 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Museums + Galleries

The Best New Art Exhibits in Europe in Spring 2019

From Lee Krasner in London to Picasso in Potsdam, these exciting European art shows are worth the trip.

March 25, 2019 06:44 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

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