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Art + Architecture

Weekend Guide: Savor Guadalajara’s Red Hot Art

Jalisco’s capital, the home of mariachi music and tequila, takes a surprising turn.

December 2, 2015 02:06 PM

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John Newton

Where to Travel Next

Five Ways You’ll Fall in Love with Granada and the Isletas of Lake Nicaragua

Explore the local crafts scene, watch fisherman take in the day’s catch, and stay in a brand-new eco-lodge.

October 16, 2015 03:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

UNESCO World Heritage

The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport

Move over, Guinness—Ireland’s most popular export to Asia is a little-known sport called Gaelic football.

March 6, 2018 05:26 PM

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Edna Zhou

Travel for Good

Beijing’s Taxis Are Going Green

In a step to combat the city’s infamous smog, Chinese officials have introduced a mandate to make its taxi fleet completely electric.

March 2, 2017 11:58 AM

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Matt Villano

Travel Insiders

Pro Tips from Airline Insiders

Two executives share their travel rituals and some advice to help fliers improve their odds of a smooth experience.

May 23, 2017 10:44 AM

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Kate Appleton

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

Winter Sports

5 Things I Learned From Skiing With an Olympic Medalist

February 5, 2016 01:51 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in California’s fire-ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties

October 17, 2017 01:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Go to Space Camp—as an Adult

The debut of NASA’s Adult Space Academy means you’re one small step closer to achieving your space-travel dreams.

March 15, 2018 09:33 AM

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John Scott Lewinski

Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Books

This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC

Forget your GPS—Katharine Harmon’s latest book is the only map you need for a trip to the Big Apple.

October 19, 2016 03:25 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Books

Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Trip to French Polynesia

Nikon photographer Flash Parker documents the epic beauty of French Polynesia using the new Nikon D7500.

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