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National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM
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Cristina Slattery
Art + Architecture

Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up

Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.

August 17, 2018 09:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
History + Culture

Japan’s Golden Week Ends in a Celebration of the Country’s Kids

Fish-shaped streamers are flying high for Children’s Day.

May 4, 2016 05:15 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Epic Trips

The Journey to Machu Picchu Just Got Seriously Luxurious

The leading rail service to Peru’s ancient Inca citadel unveiled some first-class upgrades to its carriages.

March 12, 2018 05:27 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Unspoken Rules of Public Transportation Around the World

Plus, general tips for being a polite rider anywhere.

January 14, 2018 07:00 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Art + Architecture

10 Exciting Art Exhibitions in the United States to See This Spring

With impressive shows featuring glasswork and surrealist art, these are American museums worth traveling to in 2019.

January 31, 2019 01:53 PM
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Allison C. Meier
National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Art + Architecture

Here’s How to Skip the Lines at These Cultural Institutions

Don’t like to wait in line? These expert-led tours are just the thing for you.

July 20, 2019 12:48 PM
Books

Behind the Scenes of the Best-Selling Novel “Of Women and Salt”

Author Gabriela Garcia on Cuban history, writing matriarchal fiction, and what it was like growing up in Miami as the daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants.

August 25, 2021 06:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Hotels

Myanmar’s Grandest Hotel Gets a Makeover

The Strand gets brought into the 21st century.

March 14, 2017 04:24 PM
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Ann Abel
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Iceland

Overview

May 23, 2019 03:32 PM
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Paul Sullivan
Tips + News

Airbnb Cancels Glamping Trip on the Great Wall of China

After receving mixed feedback on social media, Airbnb called off the competition to win a slumber party on top of the Great Wall of China.

August 8, 2018 09:29 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Epic Trips

7 (COVID-Era) Dream Trips, Planned by Experts

Stay flexible and keep your sense of humor: It is possible to take a dream trip during COVID.

October 7, 2020 05:37 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Travel Tales

7 Stories That Prove Spontaneous Travel Is Truly Amazing

7 Stories That Prove Spontaneous Travel Is Truly Amazing

September 9, 2015 06:54 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek

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