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How Wilco’s Bassist and His Friends Turned a Berkshires Motel Into Tourists, a Dream Summer Getaway

What once was a one-star hotel in North Adams, Massachusetts, is now an eco-friendly lodge with a James Beard Award–winning chef where everyone is welcome.

July 18, 2018 12:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Why Georgia’s Lake Country Should Be the Next Place You Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee is a gorgeous lakeside residential community; start with a visit.

Sponsored by Reynolds Lake Oconee

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Train Travel

You Can Still Flag Down a Train in Alaska’s Backcountry

A day trip on the Hurricane Turn Train near Denali National Park gives one writer a peek at what it’s like to live unplugged and off the grid in the Alaskan backcountry.

December 11, 2018 06:56 PM

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Erin Gifford

Packing Tips + Gear

Target’s Stylish New Luggage Line Is All Priced $180 or Less

The lower price point doesn’t sacrifice quality—or fun color options.

February 6, 2020 07:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People

Black Travel Is Not a Monolith

Travel as a transformative form of escapism is not something afforded to everyone, and intersecting identities only make it more challenging for members of marginalized groups.

February 12, 2021 02:02 PM

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

A guest room at Populus Seattle with a brick wall and wood beam ceilings

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This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos

Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.

August 20, 2025 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

Fetch Your Bags, It’s Time to Visit a Dog Museum

Throw yourself a bone and head to one of these canine-centric museums.

August 23, 2018 05:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Powerful New Billboards Across Canada Celebrate Indigenous Female Artists

Dozens of artworks across the country are showcasing unsung talent and providing an important insight into the Indigenous experience.

July 3, 2018 03:52 PM

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Aylan Couchie

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ten Ways to See Costa Rica

Adventure travelers who want to experience the pura vida of this Central American country can choose from zip lines, scuba diving, horseback excursions, and more

Sponsored by Costa Rica

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

This New Program Lets You Live and Work Remotely in Bermuda—for up to a Year

We can think of worse places to spend our work-from-home days.

July 28, 2020 04:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Come for the Spa, Stay for the Puppies at Brazil’s Unique Garden Resort

Guests visit this resort in the São Paulo countryside for rest and relaxation, but leave with a new perspective—and maybe even a dog.

June 12, 2019 03:30 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Longreads

Who Gets to Decide What Names Go on Digital Maps?

Recent headlines have drawn attention to naming conventions and mapping technology. But maps have always been political, experts say.

June 25, 2025 10:01 AM

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Sonya Bennett-Brandt

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