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Virus-Hit Paris Bookshop Shakespeare and Co. Appeals for Help

Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, Shakespeare and Co. became a creative hub for expatriate writers, including Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

November 6, 2020 11:29 AM

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Thomas Adamson

Hotels

Dog-Friendly Hotels Where They Treat Your Pup Like a VIP

When you’re planning a vacation and don’t want to leave your pet at home, these dog-friendly hotels will treat your pup like the important guest he or she is.

November 20, 2019 04:11 PM

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Christine Amorose

UNESCO World Heritage

What It’s Like to Tour Jaipur With One of India’s First Female Rickshaw Drivers

A nonprofit in India trains and empowers women to run rickshaw tours of the Pink City.

April 9, 2018 07:25 PM

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Yana Frigelis

Natural Wonders

How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse

The once-every-century event returns in December—but tickets to see it are selling out fast.

June 14, 2021 03:22 PM

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Mark Johanson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Move Over, Pilsner: In Prague, Natural Wine Is Having a Moment

Natural wine is coming into its own in the Czech Republic, with trendy Prague establishments pouring more and more of the homegrown libation.

November 28, 2018 07:36 PM

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Kat Odell

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to San Francisco This Winter

These exciting festivals, restaurant openings, and local delicacies are several compelling reasons to visit the Bay Area this season.

January 24, 2019 12:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

National Parks

How to Get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

February 11, 2020 02:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Where to Travel Next

13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Hiking + Cycling

Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette

Hiking is immensely popular these days. Here’s how to do it right.

June 9, 2021 05:26 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Longreads

Why You Should Visit Indian Country

As tourism to reservations and Native-run destinations increases, tribes are developing distinctive experiences.

February 13, 2020 03:02 PM

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Rebecca Nagle

Museums + Galleries

Our 7 Favorite Limited-Edition Items From the Met’s 150th Anniversary Designer Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art teamed up with Baggu, Allbirds, Catbird, and more to celebrate its sesquicentennial.

September 2, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region

River Cruises

Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That

AmaWaterways’ new Soulful Epicurean Experience is the first Black heritage-focused itinerary in the river cruise industry.

November 28, 2023 03:40 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

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