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See Mexico’s Sacred “New Fire” Ceremony Through an Indigenous Photographer’s Eyes

Photographer Joanna García Cherán shares a glimpse of the ancient fire lighting ritual, which has been practiced by her indigenous Purépecha community since the pre-Hispanic period.

February 14, 2020 10:40 AM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

April 17, 2020 02:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

U.S. Airlines Told to Sit Families Together Free of Charge

The Department of Transportation has issued a notice to carriers asking that they ensure young children are seated with accompanying adults, with no added fees.

July 11, 2022 07:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Natural Wonders

The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

December 18, 2025 03:00 PM

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James Oliver Cury

A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background

Holiday Travel

Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets

Visit craft-filled wooden stalls, sip mulled wine and hot chocolate, and take in the glittering lights at these nine Christmas markets.

October 18, 2025 04:54 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

One&Only Palmilla has one of Cabo's rare swimmable beaches.

Hotels We Love

The Top 10 Hotels and Resorts for Honeymoons

These retreats are the top places in the world for a honeymoon getaway.

February 15, 2024 02:01 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Exhibits featuring various outfits inside the Museo Casa Kahlo in Mexico City

Art + Culture

A First Look At the New Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City

The Museo Casa Kahlo, spearheaded by Kahlo’s descendants, focuses on her early years.

September 27, 2025 03:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

Books

“Like a Secular Church”: Exploring 50 of the World’s Best Indie Bookstores

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

April 26, 2021 05:50 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Health + Wellness

This $30 Hobby Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now

Not just for grannies anymore, cross-stitching allows me to meditate on far-off places while COVID-19 keeps me stuck at home.

May 4, 2020 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Grounded Boeing Max Jets Could Mean Higher Summer Airfares

In other words, book your summer flights now, folks!

May 3, 2019 03:35 PM

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David Koenig

National Parks

13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites

If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots.

April 20, 2020 04:30 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

United Fliers Can Now Get A-List Treatment at LAX’s Private Terminal

The airline’s partnership with The Private Suite promises a paparazzi-free airport experience for privileged travelers.

May 29, 2018 02:46 PM

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Matthew Phenix

the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces

America 250

Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest

In the nation’s heartland, the Semiquincentennial inspires reflection, reinvention, and community spirit.

June 18, 2026 03:20 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

These 8 Puerto Rico Experiences Belong on Your Itinerary

Surf in Rincón, kayak a bioluminescent bay, enjoy beaches in Vieques and Culebra, and more.

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