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Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

12 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

From patatas bravas to paella, these Spanish dishes are a must-try.

October 10, 2023 09:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Food + Drink

A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

June 12, 2025 01:55 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Circadian Cellars pouring at 2024 Queer Wine Fest

Festivals + Events

This Summer Is the Last Time You’ll Be Able to Attend the World’s First Queer Wine Fest

The five-year festival in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is closing, but it inspired others across the state.

June 3, 2026 02:37 PM

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Erika Mailman

Tennessee River from atop Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN

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Seven different plates filled with Sherpa foods, including i naan, momos (dumplings), noodles, curries, and sauces from the restaurant Sherpa House.

Food + Drink

From the Himalayas to the Rockies: Colorado’s Immigrant-Led Sherpa Culinary Boom

Kindred high-altitude lifestyles and a mountain-to-mountain connection have drawn Sherpas to Colorado. Restaurants are at the core of their close-knit communities.

April 16, 2026 04:08 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background

Air Travel News

A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit

Now through February 20, travelers can treat themselves to an airfare deal that includes thermal soaking at the new Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland.

January 31, 2024 07:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Islands

This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul

With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.

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