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  • The Best Things to Do in Laguna Beach and Dana Point
    People mostly come to Laguna and Dana Point for the beaches but end up staying for a plethora of other activities, from hiking in the surrounding canyons to hopping between the renowned galleries and museums. Visitors can even spend time with injured seals at the Pacific Marine Mammal Center, see a show at the historic Laguna Playhouse, or pick up souvenirs at Southern California’s first surf shop, meaning there’s something here for everyone.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Stacey Leasca
  • Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
    Restaurants + Cafés
    Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
    Both South American countries claim the spirit as their own—but who’s right?
    February 3, 2014 07:19 PM
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    Tom Downey
  • The Best Things to Do in St. Croix

    It’s one of the three isles that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, and though St. Croix is the largest—measuring 218 square kilometers (84 square miles)—it’s the least visited of the trio. Perhaps that’s because much of the island has been set aside as parkland, which means fewer tourist hubs and more space dedicated to natural wonders, including pristine beaches and primo snorkeling and diving. But St. Croix also boasts many excellent historical sites. At various times it was controlled by Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands and Denmark; the latter’s influence is the most visible in the architecture of St. Croix’s charming capital city of Christiansted, on the northern coast. Frederiksted, on the western point of the island, is a busy port surrounded by some significant colonial attractions, with a restored sugar estate and an 18th-century fort being among the most noteworthy. Here you’ll also find a family-run rum distillery and many restaurants and shops.

    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff
  • Where to Shop in Zurich West
    Zurich West is trendy, diverse and the ideal shopping hot spot. Im Viadukt is Zurich’s first covered market with over 50 vendors peddling everything from local wine and liquors to fabulously smelly cheeses. Gerolds Markt is lovely and houses seven independent boutiques, but the coolest store in Zurich, possibly the world, is Freitag. Here individually designed cult messenger bags are sold in 19-stacked shipping containers.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Ratha Tep
  • Rila Monastery, Bulgaria
    Art + Culture
    Meeting Bulgaria’s Living History in Cafés, Art Galleries, and Social Media Feeds
    Rebecca Walker embarks on a spontaneous journey to Bulgaria, guided by locals she connected with both virtually and in real life.
    May 29, 2012 05:17 PM
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    Rebecca Walker
  • D.C.'s Best Bookstores and Libraries
    Regularly ranked as the most literate city in the US, DC houses attractive independent and used bookstores for the bibliophile. Let’s not forget to mention that DC is home to the Library of Congress, the world’s largest library, which comprises of three buildings containing over 158 million items (36 million of them books in 460 languages) and the Folger Library, the world’s largest Shakespearean library. Definitely plenty of shelves and stacks for the literary nerd to get lost in.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Julee K.
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    Gravensteen van Gent
    Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
    In the heart of Ghent, a medieval castle called Gravensteen was built in 1180. Once the home of the Counts of Flanders, it is now a tourist attraction that you can visit. The views from the top of the castle’s narrow staircases are especially rewarding.

    Tickets cost €13 for adults; €2.70 for children 13-18 and is free for kids 12 and under. You can reserve tickets in advance online. It is open for visits from 10am - 6pm daily.
    October 22, 2023 05:53 PM
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    Jessie Beck
  • The Best Restaurants in Las Vegas
    Once a place where the dining experience was an afterthought (and was often enjoyed in the form of a steak and a martini), Vegas has become a destination for the restaurant-obsessed. Come and make a wager on the freshest crab legs, the newest cocktail, the most refined wine list, and yes, the biggest ribeye.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff
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    Le St Martin Hotel Montreal
    980 Boulevard de Maisonneuve Ouest
    The minute you walk into the Hotel St-Martin Montreal, you’ll know it’s something special. You’ll notice the warm welcome, the “at-your-service” attitude, and the gorgeous decor. The hotel, despite a successful recent history, began controversially. It’s built where a legendary smoked-meat restaurant once stood. Mind you, the restaurant had been closed for several months before it was destroyed and upgraded into a 4-star hotel, but many locals held on to the thought that it was intrinsic to the Montreal identity and shouldn’t have been replaced, even though the building was rapidly decaying. To those folks I would say: Spend a night at the St-Martin, and see for yourself. As a Montrealer, I say that it was good for the city. The hotel’s restaurant, L’Aromate, can get quite busy at lunch and during happy hour, which proves the menu is as delightful as the ambience. And the brunches are particularly tasty.
    April 20, 2021 03:47 PM
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    Marie-Eve Vallieres
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    Karlsplatz
    Karlspl., München, Germany
    Karlsplatz, the city center nicknamed Stachus after a pub Beim Stachus, is home to local life and history, making it the perfect place to start exploring Munich. Around this central hub you’ll find that farmers’ markets, historical interest points, and traditional life come together for a wonderful mix in Bavaria’s largest city. When one thinks of Munich, Octoberfest is usually the first thing that comes to mind, and while it is an amazing event, Munich offers much more.
    April 20, 2021 03:29 PM
  • Food + Drink
    Wandering Chef: Caitlin Freeman on the Brazilian Coffee Scene
    Wandering Chef: Caitlin Freeman on the Brazilian Coffee Scene
    January 5, 2012 03:46 PM
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    Jen Murphy
  • The Best Hotels in Québec
    Québec’s hotels range from repurposed historic buildings in the Old Port to country retreats and grand dame properties overlooking the St. Lawrence. Unique amenities (like fireplaces, restaurants helmed by notable chefs, complimentary cars) are also de riguer.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Deb Hopewell
  • 10 Reasons to Take a Nevis Day Trip
    Just a short ferry ride away, St. Kitts’ sister island is perfect for a day trip to climb Nevis Peak, sip a Killer Bee at Sunshine’s Beach Bar, or visit the birthplace of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton.
    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Bob Curley
  • Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Newtown. Photo: Hollie Adams
    Continental Deli Bar & Bistro
    210 Australia Street
    Continental’s downstairs bar—with a marble countertop and chilies, garlic, and aged ham hanging overhead—transports diners to Spain or Portugal. Despite the old-world ambience, however, the menu and staff are young and playful. Pop in for a meatball sub and vermouth at lunch, or enjoy king-crab-stuffed zucchini flowers before moving on to slow-roasted lamb in the upstairs bistro. In either case, complement your meal with something canned—the deli’s specialty— whether it’s the seafood plate of the day or a “Cosmopoli-tin” cocktail. A whole wall of canned and jarred concoctions are also available to take home. In 2018, a second, and larger, outpost of Continental Deli was opened in the CBD.
    April 20, 2021 04:57 PM
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    Serena Renner
  • Switzerland wine
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    Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret
    Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret
    June 8, 2012 03:01 PM
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    Peter Jaret