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  • How Montreal’s Winter Revived the Bond Between Brothers
    Family Travel
    How Montreal’s Winter Revived the Bond Between Brothers
    If eating huge plates of pork, deciphering local slang, and snowshoeing through the woods of Québec can’t bring two siblings together, what can?
    December 12, 2011 07:42 PM
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    Matt Gross
  • Remade in Japan
    Style + Design
    Remade in Japan
    I’m on the hunt for perfection, Japanese style.
    May 3, 2012 02:20 PM
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    Tom Downey
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    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street, 5th Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    No matter where you are staying in the UAE, you can’t leave without visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. The mosque, the third-largest in the world, is the final resting place of Sheikh Zayed, the nation’s founder. Even on the hottest summer day, the white marble floors—inlaid with mosaic flowers and vines—remain cool underfoot, and the scale of the space will impress even the most casual observer: The main hall can hold about 7,000 people. Take a tour and learn about the iconography of the intricate tiles and mosaics. Marvel at the huge rug that covers the floor in the main worship space; it’s the largest handmade rug in the world. If you happen to be visiting during Ramadan, you could consider joining one of the community iftar dinners, which sometimes serve as many as a thousand people in an evening.
    April 20, 2021 03:24 PM
  • Burma Blossoms
    History + Culture
    Burma Blossoms
    A once-impenetrable country reveals itself to writer Matt Gross one meal at a time.
    September 20, 2012 02:41 PM
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    Matt Gross
  • The Best Places in the U.S. for Oyster Lovers
    For those who can’t get enough of those delicious bivalves, here are 30 amazing places to enjoy them.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Danielle Walsh
  • Longreads
    What It’s Like to Train with Runners in Kenya
    Far above the plains where lions roam, there’s another Kenya, where life moves slowly and the people run fast. Writer Matt Gross tries to keep up.
    June 20, 2012 05:42 PM
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    Matt Gross
  • American Trails With A Side of Luxury
    So you love the outdoors, and you really enjoy a good day of hiking. But at the end of that day, you’d rather treat yourself to a little post-hike pampering at a luxe hotel than camp or simply return home. If this is your style, there are plenty of destinations in the U.S. that offer superb hiking trails alongside posh lodgings. After all, you just climbed a mountain, you earned that spa treatment and Michelin-starred dinner.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Becca Blond
  • Founder’s Note
    Founder’s Note: Beyond the Headlines
    Founder’s Note: Beyond the Headlines
    September 29, 2010 08:04 PM
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    Greg Sullivan
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    Dubai Camel Racing Club
    Dubai - Al Ain Road - Al Marmoom - دبي - United Arab Emirates
    The Camel Racing Festival is free and open to the public, and celebrates a sport that has deep cultural roots in the region. Much like the city itself, the current festival has a modern twist (as you can see): robot-jockey-mounted camels gallop toward the finish line during Dubai‘s Camel Racing Festival.
    April 20, 2021 03:33 PM
  • In the Magazine
    Berlin: Off the Wall
    Berlin: Off the Wall
    June 4, 2012 12:40 PM
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    Sally McGrane
  • The Best Hotels in Virginia
    Travelers looking for bucolic country inns, historic hotels, and resorts that stay true to their cultural and natural roots should look no further than Virginia. Sleep under roofs that have hosted celebrities, royalty, and U.S. presidents, wander the campuses of old university towns, and tuck into tasting menus at some of the country’s finest restaurants. Virginia hotels also make the most of their surroundings, with myriad outdoor activities from world-class golf to old-fashioned lawn bowling.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Meg Alcazar
  • The Best Hotels in Honolulu
    Hawaii’s capital still exudes a laidback surfer vibe amidst its urban buzz. Hotels such as the Halekulani and the Royal Hawaiian harken back to the glitzy glory days of Waikiki Beach, while the storied Kahala Hotel & Resort still affords the privacy that attracted actors, movie stars and U.S. presidents. Budget-minded travelers will love the retro-modern vibe of Coconut Waikiki, but families should book the Polynesian-themed Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff
  • The Best Bars in Washington, D.C.
    Happy hour is a beloved D.C. institution, and there are storied bars like Jack Rose as well as newer hot spots where you can raise a (discounted) glass with locals. As with restaurants, the nightlife scene has gotten better and more varied in recent years. Head to trendy areas like the U Street Corridor and 14th Street for creative cocktails, sleek wine bars, and craft beer. For live music, try a jazz club in Georgetown or eclectic favorite venues in Adams Morgan.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff
  • Yes, You Can Experience Authentic Alaska on a Cruise
    Ocean Cruises
    Yes, You Can Experience Authentic Alaska on a Cruise
    What could an Alaska local ever discover on a voyage through the Inside Passage? Just the essence of the place he thought he knew.
    February 15, 2012 06:10 PM
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    Edward Readicker-Henderson
  • The Best Things to Do in St. Croix

    It’s one of the three isles that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, and though St. Croix is the largest—measuring 218 square kilometers (84 square miles)—it’s the least visited of the trio. Perhaps that’s because much of the island has been set aside as parkland, which means fewer tourist hubs and more space dedicated to natural wonders, including pristine beaches and primo snorkeling and diving. But St. Croix also boasts many excellent historical sites. At various times it was controlled by Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands and Denmark; the latter’s influence is the most visible in the architecture of St. Croix’s charming capital city of Christiansted, on the northern coast. Frederiksted, on the western point of the island, is a busy port surrounded by some significant colonial attractions, with a restored sugar estate and an 18th-century fort being among the most noteworthy. Here you’ll also find a family-run rum distillery and many restaurants and shops.

    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff