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For an Intimate Look at South Africa’s Booming Art Scene, Head to the Townships

Artists from the districts are turning their own homes into welcoming galleries and workshops and providing a much more rewarding experience.

October 2, 2018 02:54 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Art + Architecture

The World’s Best Cities for Street Art

Local and international graffiti artists have helped transform these destinations into open-air exhibitions of urban creativity.

November 30, 2018 06:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about and celebrate indigenous history.

October 12, 2015 02:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Destination Spotlight

This Small Uruguayan Town Is the Next Marfa

The former staging post founded in 1892 allows artists to disconnect and create.

March 13, 2017 01:57 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Health + Wellness

13 Tips for Pulling off a Romantic Getaway, According to Romance Concierges

Want to whisk away your honey for a flawless romantic weekend away? We asked 9 experts for their tips.

February 5, 2018 08:26 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Festivals + Events

Sweden’s Magical Midsommar Festival Is Straight out of a Fairy Tale

Photographer Michelle Bablitz journeyed to the small town of Enviken, Sweden, to witness the country’s most iconic celebration of summer.

June 2, 2017 08:13 PM

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Kendyl Kearly

Festivals + Events

How the Iconic Imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Has Evolved

The Mexican holiday is deeply rooted in the tradition of honoring the deceased, but its iconic symbols and colorful celebrations have distinct lives of their own.

July 17, 2018 08:00 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Expedition Cruises

Cruise News: New Ways to Explore the Galápagos Islands

Plus: An evening of art in Vienna and personal, customized excursions

March 16, 2016 07:39 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Where to Travel Next

How to Discover the Secret Little Tokyo of Beverly Hills

A small but lively Japanese scene is thriving in the glitzy city.

July 25, 2016 11:34 AM

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Carole Dixon

Art + Architecture

Iconic Artist Yayoi Kusama Comes Full Circle

When Kusama’s wildly popular “Infinity Mirrors” exhibition opened in Seattle, her work revisited the site of her first American solo show.

June 20, 2017 02:17 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction

The Epic Discovery “ultimate playground” includes zip lines, aerial bridges, and interactive exhibits.

June 16, 2016 02:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

With an Airline Ban at Hand, What’s Next for Smart Luggage?

Risk of fire means that high-tech bags with unremovable batteries—used to power trackers, device chargers, and even scooter motors—are about to become no-fly items.

January 8, 2018 05:35 PM

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Seth Miller

Hotels

15 U.S. Hotels That Used to Be Something Completely Different

These hotels across the country combat urban sprawl by repurposing old office buildings and breweries.

January 22, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sarah Buder

Why Europe Is Closer Than Ever for West Coasters

Air Travel News

These New Flight Routes Just Made it Easier Than Ever for West Coasters to Get to Europe

If you live in California, Washington, Oregon, or other Western states, you’ll want to know about these new flights.

June 6, 2017 08:05 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

The pool at the Miami Beach EDITION is surrounded by palm tress.

Art + Architecture

The Best Hotels to Stay in For Miami’s Art Basel

With a glut of new hotels in the past couple years, Miami Beach is becoming a cultural center once again.

October 30, 2015 05:48 PM

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Nora Walsh

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