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Locals Know This Is the Best Way to See NYC

A local’s guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.

May 16, 2022 10:01 AM

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Ann Shields

New Orleans, LA/USA-Feb. 2, 2012 Sculpture entitled "A Battle for the Resistance Fighters" in City Park's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Gardens.

Art + Culture

4 of the Most Appealing Sculpture Gardens in the USA

Fresh air and scenic grounds make sculpture gardens the perfect antidote to wintry cabin fever.

February 13, 2023 05:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Palm trees downed by tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton in Palm Beach County in Florida.

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

October 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Terry Ward

View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores

River Cruises

Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers

New river cruises in India along the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Hooghly rivers focus on wildlife encounters, centuries-old history, and life along the banks.

September 9, 2025 06:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Four statues (a pair of men and a pair of women) painted white in a fence-lined park in New York City

LGBTQ Travel

Where to Find Meaningful LGBTQ Monuments Around the World

Public memorials honoring figures from the LGBTQ community say a lot about a city’s culture and serve as a reminder that coming out can be its own heroic milestone.

June 3, 2024 05:59 PM

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Kelsy Chauvin

Natural Wonders

The 10 Best Places in the U.S. to See Wildlife

You don’t need to leave the country to have a wildlife experience of a lifetime.

May 21, 2022 11:33 AM

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Staff

Family Travel

Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over

As Disneyland announces its reopening, we round up the museums, exhibits, and theme parks we would plan a trip around.

March 23, 2021 02:48 PM

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Staff

People sitting on the grass in a park in Copenhagen with older city buildings in the background

Trending News

This Is the Happiest City in the World

The recently released 2026 Happy City Index ranks cities based on the happiness of their citizens. The highest-ranking city also happens to be one of Europe’s most buzzworthy destinations.

March 23, 2026 07:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Traditional Asian buildings by the water at sunset.

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now

These six destinations are some of Asia’s most exciting places as of late.

October 7, 2024 03:46 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole

Hiking + Cycling

Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of

In Estonia’s Soomaa National Park, you can basically walk on water.

December 15, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Outdoor Adventure

Nothing Says Commitment Like Couples Therapy on the Side of a Cliff

Could you and your partner actually put your lives in each other’s hands?

September 18, 2025 12:38 PM

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Esme Benjamin

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

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