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History + Culture

How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart

A walk on Spain’s pilgrimage route transforms the pain of a divorce into something like an epiphany.

March 9, 2020 10:17 AM

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Jackie Bryant

Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Overlooked Region Is Ready for Its Close-Up

Old-World charm, diverse natural landscapes, and affordable prices make the lesser-frequented Balkan Peninsula a must-visit for adventurous travelers.

August 3, 2018 04:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

Cities We Love

Is This the Most Transcendent Way to Explore New York City?

A New Yorker rediscovers her city by crossing the bridges that connect it.

August 28, 2017 08:26 PM

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Valerie Rains

Museums + Galleries

This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs

Beer lovers can head to Dublin for a glimpse of this limited-time exhibit.

June 2, 2017 11:21 AM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways From L.A. for a Mini Road Trip

Desert, beach, or national park? Take your pick.

February 26, 2021 07:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Two Perfect Days in Buffalo

Discover a bounty of surprises in this resurging city in Western New York.

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Outdoor Adventure

The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo

Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?

February 25, 2020 12:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel

Richard Kreitner takes readers on a journey to places that have inspired literature, poetry, nonfiction, and more. Here are some of his favorite book-inspired spots.

September 12, 2019 05:51 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Art + Architecture

Unlocking Croatia’s Secret to Easy Living

To truly immerse yourself in the culture of Croatia’s most famous city, Dubrovnik, slow down, sink in, and stay in the moment.

February 14, 2018 02:39 PM

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David Farley

Health + Wellness

Finland’s Sauna Tour Is the Relaxation Vacation of Our Dreams

A trail of nine saunas in Kuusamo, Finland, introduces visitors to the many different kinds of Finnish sauna in the coziest way possible.

January 18, 2018 05:31 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Hotels

This Hotel Is Seriously Reinventing the All-Inclusive

Think all-inclusives are all watered-down margaritas and crowded pools? Think again.

February 17, 2017 03:24 PM

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Ann Abel

Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Noah Purcell, Washington State Solicitor General

The law officer helped lead the fight to put the Trump administration’s travel ban on hold.

September 24, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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