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Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Family Travel

What It’s Actually Like to Road Trip Across Australia—With A Baby

With their seven-month-old daughter and dog in tow, an intrepid couple heads across the vast expanse of Oz

January 11, 2016 04:53 PM

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Christina Pickard

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Australia, According to Three Chefs

Three top Australian chefs tell us where to eat (and drink) down under.

January 31, 2017 01:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

How Mario Batali Does Room Service

The celebrity chef has rolled out his first-ever room service menu at the Maritime Hotel in New York

June 3, 2016 05:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cruise

Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers

Actresses, athletes, politicians, and even members of royalty bless new ships before they set sail

May 24, 2016 01:45 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit This Under-the-Radar City in Vietnam

A jumping-off point for exploring Hoi An on Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is coming into its own with new attractions and resorts, yet it still feels largely untouristed.

December 21, 2018 11:18 AM

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Kate Appleton

Cities We Love

On the Water in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet

The Bosphorus has always defined Istanbul. Now the villages that line its European and Asian shores are injecting a new spirit into the city.

December 9, 2019 12:42 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Packing Tips + Gear

Should You Use a Friend-Finding App While Traveling?

When it comes to solo sojourns, a new generation of apps is attempting to connect travelers faster than ever.

February 10, 2016 07:56 PM

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Daniel Dumas

Health + Wellness

9 Love Rituals From Around the World

From using a tree as a mailbox to gathering around a giant pink penis, there’s not much we won’t do for love

January 29, 2018 08:52 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Bars + Nightlife

Axe-Throwing Bars Are About to Pop Up Everywhere in the United States

And, yep, beer is involved.

September 11, 2017 02:23 PM

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Andrea Cooper

5 Secrets You Didn't Know about the Taj Mahal

History + Culture

5 Things You May Not Know About the Taj Mahal

Even placards and guidebooks don’t reveal everything about the most-visited tourist spot in India

February 17, 2016 06:35 PM

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Kiran Mehta

COVID + Travel

Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials to Keep You (and Your Kids) Entertained at Home

Here’s how to stay entertained while you remain home in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

April 29, 2020 06:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Where Fashion Designer Sheena Sood Finds Inspiration

With her cheery clothing designs, the globally minded designer of abacaxi gives new life to traditional handmade fabrics.

September 13, 2017 03:49 PM

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Illy, the iconic coffee company

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

Art + Architecture

There’s a Museum in Vienna That’s Full of Fake Art

Those Picasso and Monet paintings aren’t what they seem at this fascinating art museum. And that’s precisely the point.

October 19, 2017 08:11 PM

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Noah Lederman

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