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Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

History + Culture

What I Learned Hawking Sweet Potatoes with a Street Vendor in Taiwan

When one traveler volunteered to spend the day helping one of Taipei’s Sweet Potato Mamas with her food cart, she learned that the best views of the city are found at street level.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Anna Mindess

Restaurants + Cafés

What Happens When You Put Three Top Chef México Contestants in a Bullring?

The show’s premiere season is drawing to a close, but for the country’s food scene, things are just starting to heat up.

May 19, 2016 06:49 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Cities We Love

The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses

To really understand how this city comes together, don’t travel underground. Head to the top deck.

August 21, 2017 08:05 PM

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Emma John

Other

An Insider’s Perspective on Traveling to Cuba

August 2, 2016 04:39 PM

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Cuba Travel Network

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways Your Identity Can be Stolen When You Travel (and How to Avoid It)

Regardless of how crafty hackers have become, it’s easy enough to stop yourself from becoming a target. Take the time to protect yourself the next time you travel with these suggestions.

August 20, 2015 01:37 PM

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Kayla Matthews

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Using Social Media in the Best Way

From customer service to connecting you with other passengers, KLM has harnessed the power of social media.

June 23, 2017 02:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM

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David Lytle

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Beautiful golden light over Indian Wells Golf Resort, a desert golf course in Palm Springs, California, USA with view of the San Bernardino Mountains.

Palm Springs and the Desert

Overview

May 19, 2020 03:58 PM

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Food + Drink

How to Taste the Best Artisan Foods from Around the World

March 25, 2015 03:01 PM

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Jen Murphy

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildland Firefighter

It involves a lot more traveling—and a lot less water—than you might think.

November 28, 2017 07:00 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM

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Kelly Bastone

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