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History + Culture

14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

October 18, 2023 12:24 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Cities We Love

Neighborhoods Not to Miss in Dubai

Go beyond the skyscrapers by venturing into these culture- and history-rich neighborhoods.

December 3, 2021 02:28 PM

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Natasha Amar

A blue and grey train traveling along coastal tracks, with ocean and beach grass on one side and trees in the background

Trains

You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.

Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.

May 14, 2026 05:06 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Paris, France - 02 April 2025: Vosges square (Place des Vosges) in Paris

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Take 3-Hour Lunches, Stroll in a Movie Setting, and Skip the Louvre

Locals share how best to experience the City of Light over a long weekend.

March 26, 2026 03:29 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Art + Culture

This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest

From renowned museums to legendary music history, visit the places that inspire artist Tiff Massey for a Parisian-style cultural experience right in the heart of the Midwest.

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The Next List

8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now

Sculpture gardens, epic hiking trails, and food steeped in Māori history await.

September 19, 2024 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

A beach trip during autumn may be even better than in summer.

September 6, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Outdoor Adventure

This New Trail System Carves Through Some of the Best of Canada’s Coastline

The Rockcut Twillingate Trails offer a new way to take in cliffs, sea stacks, wildlife, and beaches in Canada’s easternmost province.

March 27, 2025 03:00 PM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Vaduz castle in the capital of Liechtenstein

Longreads

I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days

Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.

July 13, 2023 09:35 AM

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Andrew Altschul

LGBTQ Travel

Why Washington, D.C. Is an Especially Meaningful Place to Celebrate Pride

Visiting historic sites connected to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights combined with the Capital Pride Festival in June makes for the ultimate way to observe Pride month.

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