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5 Ways Tradition Meets Innovation in Leipzig—and Why You Should Visit Now

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

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Tips + News

The Coolest Pads Now Bookable on Marriott’s New Homesharing Service

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

May 10, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

Strict New Rules Make It More Difficult to Visit Machu Picchu

Peruvian authorities recently unveiled an updated ticketing system for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site in an effort to address overcrowding.

January 14, 2019 02:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth

At Wildflower, one chef has adopted aboriginal cooking practices to bring the true flavor of Western Australia.

March 17, 2017 02:11 PM

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Rachel Tepper Paley

Health + Wellness

What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation

Long before the internet, Antarctic explorers of the early 1900s survived tedium with these basic activities.

March 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Daniella McCahey

COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

COVID + Travel

Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas

On May 1, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the Bahamas. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to book an island getaway.

April 29, 2021 12:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

This Grassroots Organization Is Partnering With New York and D.C. Restaurants to Feed Frontline Protesters

Fuel the People works with local BIPOC-owned restaurants to nourish thousands of people at protests and social justice events.

June 18, 2020 11:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

National Parks

Why You Should Experience the National Parks After Dark

Make the Milky Way your destination with the Parks Service’s nighttime programs

April 6, 2016 06:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Napa Valley and Sonoma

A much-anticipated slate of new hotels and resorts comes to Northern California wine country.

August 27, 2021 01:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Food + Drink

Raising a Glass to Boston’s Seaport District

Cisco brought island vibes to Boston’s hippest new neighborhood

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