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The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

Sponsored by washington.org

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Is the State of the British Virgin Islands After Irma

Full extent of impact hard to know due to downed cellphone towers but early reports suggest extensive damage.

September 8, 2017 02:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

International Beaches

Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds

Powdery white sand? Check. Crystal-clear waters? When it comes to beaches, the Caribbean has it on lock.

October 30, 2024 01:22 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

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Fran Golden

Aerial view of the bowed, grass-covered rooftop of the Museum of Ethnography in Hungary

Museums + Galleries

Why Hungary Is an Epic Vacation for Culture Lovers

From Michelin-starred restaurants to Europe’s newest cultural district, Budapest’s top experiences speak to past, present, and future.

Sponsored by Visit Hungary

History + Culture

The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game

Inspired by a Bollywood film, young girls and women in northern India are taking up “kushti”—an ancient form of wrestling traditionally only practiced by men.

March 15, 2022 06:41 PM

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Eileen McDougall

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Museums + Galleries

The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai

The new museum is also one of China’s latest architectural wonders.

July 20, 2021 02:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

These Hotels Want to Make You Healthier

As the big hotel brands embrace wellness, you no longer need to go to a niche retreat to look and feel better.

September 24, 2018 12:44 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

16 Delicious Pastries From Around the World

Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.

December 10, 2020 02:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Stunning Dunes to See and Sandboard in Your Lifetime

Attention all adrenaline junkies and traveling photographers: These dramatic dunes should be at the top of your list.

May 31, 2018 06:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Hotels

These Vacation Rentals Are Custom Designed for Travelers

AvantStay leases the homes it lists and then has professional designers refurnish and decorate the properties to create spaces catered specifically to hosting getaways.

March 12, 2021 09:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For

These creative concoctions prove that there’s more than one way to enjoy a glass of wine.

January 29, 2021 05:03 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

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