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5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand

These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.

April 25, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive

Food writer Luisa Weiss shares the importance of coffee and cake culture in Germany, plus the best recipes to bake at home right now

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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Expedition Cruises

A Cruise to Indonesia’s Spice Islands Shows “How the World Is Supposed to Be”

Breathing in the nutmeg scent and following red-footed boobies in the footsteps of naturalists on this seven-night Aqua Expedition.

March 31, 2023 03:54 PM

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Michelle Jana Chan

Art + Culture

Reveling in the Royal Palaces of Rajasthan

The palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur are more than just architectural marvels—they’re a window into India’s cultural history.

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COVID + Travel

Europe’s Entry Rules Just Got More Confusing

European countries have been updating their entry requirements since the United States was removed from the EU safe travel list—and the policies are anything but uniform.

September 7, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local

Cookbook author Bethany Kehdy grew up during the Lebanese Civil War, when fighting ravaged parts of Beirut. Now she’s part of the young creative class that’s reimagining the city.

April 1, 2020 12:25 PM

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Bethany Kehdy

Tips + News

The World’s Best Cities for Biking, Ranked

A Copenhagen-based firm has released a list of the world’s top cycling cities.

July 8, 2019 05:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Architecture

First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris

A special exhibition of the post-impressionist painter’s work is on view at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées through January 2020.

October 17, 2019 04:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

From South Dakota and Oklahoma to Alaska and Alberta, Indigenous groups in the U.S. and Canada are leading efforts to restore bison across North America.

November 23, 2022 01:08 PM

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Tips + News

Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian

Rescue and recovery efforts continue on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, but there are 14 other beautiful islands ready to welcome guests.

September 13, 2019 08:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

When Will We Travel Abroad Again?

It’s the big question on avid travelers’ minds, and though the rules around COVID-era travel change rapidly, we’ve gathered the latest information to help you plan for the future.

January 15, 2021 12:56 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

National Parks

Visiting Finland’s New National Park Is Like Stepping into a Storybook Forest

Hossa is a forest bather’s dream of pine trees, serene lakes, and saunas.

September 19, 2017 06:14 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Family Travel

You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago

A new program at the Lincoln Park Zoo takes you inside the penguin exhibit.

July 24, 2017 02:15 PM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

In Downtown Los Angeles, Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Are Being Reborn as Hip Hotels

A hotel-led revival is transforming downtown L.A. into one of the city’s most coveted destinations for travelers and locals alike.

April 21, 2022 09:40 PM

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Anna Haines

Food + Drink

Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals

Eat your way to the real Washington at a hot dog spot, soul-food diner, Salvadoran restaurant, and more.

March 2, 2020 04:43 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

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