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How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)

Rainy days—and periods of social-distancing or quarantine—mean a chance to introduce your kids to a world of travel and architecture. And plastic bricks.

March 13, 2020 05:35 PM

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Ann Shields

Food writer Eric Kim is on a quest to demonstrate that there are many ways to be Korean American—through food.

Food + Drink

Food Writer Eric Kim Is Redefining What It Means to Be Korean American

The “New York Times” columnist is on a mission to create his own interpretation of Korean American cuisine—and to make it delicious while he’s at it.

September 9, 2022 11:37 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Vietnam , 14,Sept, 2016 Travelers walk through an airport terminal, walking at airport, girl showing something through the window

Air Travel News

Your Rights as a Flier Are About to Get Much Better—if You Take Action

Concerned about the way airlines treat passengers? Now is the time to let your voice be heard.

September 1, 2022 03:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

Air Travel News

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

The get-through-customs-quicker program has added facial biometrics to its kiosks.

October 24, 2019 06:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Other

De Hoop, the Best South Africa Adventure You Don’t Know About

A safari that is only a three-hour drive from Cape Town.

October 31, 2019 04:40 PM

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Mary Holland

Art + Architecture

This Detroit Neighborhood Is an Architecture Fan’s Dream

Mies van der Rohe designed 186 residences at Lafayette Park, where several tours let you enjoy his work from every angle.

August 7, 2018 04:24 PM

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Amy S. Eckert

In the Magazine

In Queens, the American Dream Is a Technicolor Celebration

Anya von Bremzen dives deep into one of the most ethnically diverse places on Earth—New York City’s borough of Queens.

January 31, 2019 05:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

Setting up camp in the Sheridan backcountry.

Outdoor Adventure

With Its Pristine Peaks, Lakes, and More, This Wyoming Town Boasts the Wild West’s Best

Long a symbol of the American frontier, Sheridan’s natural expanses will help you channel your inner wrangler.

Sponsored by Sheridan Travel Tourism

Ocean Cruises

6 of the Best Hawaii Cruises

The islands of Hawaii are perfectly matched to a cruise-based vacation. These choice cruise lines do the destination best.

April 11, 2019 04:36 PM

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Elissa Garay

National Parks

How Yosemite National Park Caters to Deaf Travelers

Yosemite National Park ensures that the call of the wild is heard by all thanks to its varied services and amenities for the deaf and hard of hearing visitors.

June 11, 2019 03:21 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Architecture

This Fall, Artists Plan to Rebuild—and Redemolish—the Berlin Wall

Organizers of a Berlin cultural festival will construct a replica of the wall as part of an immersive installation in the heart of Germany’s capital.

August 31, 2018 03:51 PM

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Sarah Buder

Photo caption: Rosewood Mayakoba supports K’iin Beh, a nonprofit school in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

Hotels

The Future of Luxury Hospitality Is Social Impact, According to Rosewood Hotel Group

The luxury hotel brand announced its sustainability strategy, built around people and the planet.

June 15, 2023 09:15 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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