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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

Art + Architecture

This Fall, Artists Plan to Rebuild—and Redemolish—the Berlin Wall

Organizers of a Berlin cultural festival will construct a replica of the wall as part of an immersive installation in the heart of Germany’s capital.

August 31, 2018 03:51 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

12 Books to Read This Winter

As the weather cools down and you’re looking for a good book to read on your next plane ride (or delayed layover), here are some 2019 picks from Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer.

November 27, 2019 12:31 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Air Travel News

It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii

With fares as low as $159 one-way, our winter travel plans just got a serious boost from Southwest Airlines’ major Hawaii expansion.

August 16, 2019 03:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard

After a successful test flight, Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. hopes its “flying car” can be made into a real-life product by 2023.

August 31, 2020 03:10 PM

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Yuri Kageyama

Natural Wonders

How to Witness the Rare Polar Solar Eclipse

The once-every-century event returns in December—but tickets to see it are selling out fast.

June 14, 2021 03:22 PM

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Mark Johanson

Travel for Good

A Tiffany & Co. Designer Takes a Trip to Africa

Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff ventures to Kenya to see the impact of the company’s philanthropic efforts.

January 27, 2020 12:24 PM

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Reed Krakoff

Museums + Galleries

The Immersive Dr. Seuss Experience Is Coming to Chicago

The attraction is based on the famous children’s books by the author and illustrator.

September 9, 2021 10:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Outdoor Adventure

How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Jezza Williams is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.

October 21, 2022 02:48 PM

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Petrina Darrah

Restaurants + Cafés

12 Unique U.S. Restaurants That Once Had a Much Different Purpose

Who knew that a stylishly refurbished setting could serve as a recipe for sucess?

April 6, 2018 04:25 PM

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Nile Cappello

Cities We Love

Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks

Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.

July 31, 2018 01:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Why This Airline’s Business Class Will Surprise You

SWISS Business combines unique elements to make for an exceptional experience.

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