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50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Art + Culture

Seeing Mexico City Through Frida Kahlo’s Eyes

A wheelchaired perspective of Frida’s Casa Azul, where home, hurt, and history intersect.

January 13, 2023 04:07 PM

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Nick Hilden

Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia

Holiday Travel

10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa

These markets have all the fairy-tale appeal—no passport required.

November 21, 2025 04:53 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Ellerman House offers unobstructed views of the ocean from most guest rooms.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels for Art Lovers

Hotels can introduce their guests to the creativity that surrounds them—and reveal canvases visitors may not otherwise see.

September 16, 2023 06:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

side shot of drummers in revolutionary garb, walking the parade in front of crowds in Bristol, Rhode Island

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast: Boston Activism and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade in the USA

From Boston to Bristol, the nation’s birthplace leads the charge in celebrating 250 years of American independence.

December 3, 2025 06:04 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 13 Cities Around the World

Art + Architecture

Immersive Gustav Klimt Art Shows Are Coming to 12 Cities Around the World

Enter the vibrant, colorful world of the symbolist painter with massive projections of his most famous works.

February 9, 2022 05:11 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Festivals + Events

Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More

From one of the biggest Pride parties in North Carolina to a food fest planned by James Beard winners, Asheville delivers a full year of events to plan around.

November 10, 2023 02:40 PM

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Jenn Rice

Art + Culture

This Year’s Must-Visit Arts Destination Is Not Where You Might Think

With conservation-minded watercolors and giant fiberglass lobsters, Islamorada’s artists are capturing the essence of the Florida Keys.

January 14, 2025 02:36 PM

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Charlene Fang

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, USA - SEPTEMBER 24: Cowboys in the Fort Worth Stockyards historic district. Septemberl 24, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in March

Skip the cleaning—make spring the time to take a trip, and blow out the cobwebs in a much more fulfilling way.

January 12, 2026 06:30 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Art + Architecture

First Toulouse-Lautrec Retrospective in Almost 30 Years Debuts in Paris

A special exhibition of the post-impressionist painter’s work is on view at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées through January 2020.

October 17, 2019 04:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.

Festivals + Events

This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.

Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant festival held in memory of passed loved ones.

October 8, 2025 10:02 AM

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Sarah Buder

A superbloom of wildflowers in California

Outdoor Adventure

A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers

Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.

March 20, 2026 08:10 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Museums + Galleries

This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever

A blockbuster exhibition of Jan van Eyck’s work marks the first—and in some cases, the last—time to see some of his masterpieces in one place.

March 10, 2020 06:56 PM

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Sarah Buder

Islands

5 Unexpected Ways to Immerse Yourself in Curaçao’s Distinctive Culture

Head to this Caribbean island for one-of-a-kind experiences, from diving among mushroom-shaped coral to joining a street art party.

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