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Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

An illustration of a hand holding a gold coin over a hotel scene.

Spring 2023

How to Make Sure Your Travel Dollars Actually Benefit Local Communities

Here’s how to spend responsibly and in ways that benefit local communities.

April 27, 2023 02:12 PM

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Tim Chester

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Style + Design

Where to Shop in Cape Town: 8 Great Boutiques

Bring home a piece of the city by visiting stylish stores from local fashion, accessory, and home-decor designers.

March 21, 2022 04:17 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Cities We Love

Get to Know Singapore in One Deliciously Complex Dish

The island’s rich culinary diversity reaches a flavor pitch in laksa, the iconic soup.

March 27, 2024 12:23 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Longreads

The Harlem Baker Who Turns Out the City’s Best Rugelach

For more than three decades, Alvin Lee Smalls has been turning out trays of rugelach—made the old-fashioned way.

February 1, 2024 07:31 AM

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Kayla Stewart

Family of woman, man and young child taking a selfie in front of the Arc de triomphe in Paris, France

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat

A former Paris local brings her daughter to the city for the first time and scopes out the most kid-friendly spots and activities.

September 3, 2025 02:17 PM

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Elissa Garay

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

People skiing on mountain slope with peak in background

Winter Sports

No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating

The National Brotherhood of Snowsports mixes Black culture with ski culture, gathering more than 60 regional clubs for a week of community, fun, and epic runs.

November 13, 2024 04:39 PM

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Shayla Martin

Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley

National Parks

How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

Elevated view of downtown Asheville with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance and blooming rhododendron in the foreground.

Cities We Love

10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way

Plan a personalized trip to this North Carolina city in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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