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Grazing Moose on grass by Cook Inlet in Anchorage Alaska with city skyline across the water and mountains in the background

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Hiking + Cycling

10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.

Jump in for a cool swim, take in the misty views, or just soak up the surroundings.

July 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Epic Trips

A Floating Hotel and Spa Just Opened in Swedish Lapland

The back-to-nature Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa features cozy cabins inspired by drifting timber and a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools.

January 8, 2020 10:04 AM

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Sarah Buder

(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw

Hotels

These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.

This round of “Which Stay Wins?” puts Gleneagles’ rambunctious energy against the Fife Arms’ maximalist whimsy. Which comes out on top?

September 9, 2025 03:57 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Queen Street West is a trendy area that preserves a long stretch of ornate 19th century buildings with interesting shops.

Style + Design

The Best Boutiques in Toronto for All Your Shopping Needs

Whether you’re looking for unique books or high-end apparel, you’ll be able to find a favorite souvenir in one of these locally owned shops.

May 31, 2023 03:41 PM

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Michael Kaminer

A wooden cabin-like building in a clearing surrounded by trees with a deer in the foreground

Hotel News + Openings

A Japanese Outdoor Brand Debuted Its Glamping Concept in the U.S. We Got a First Look

How I became a Snow Peak fan-girl in one short weekend.

July 31, 2024 12:20 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Art + Architecture

New Munch Museum and National Museum Make Oslo a 2022 Art Destination

Boasting large, carefully curated collections of work, the newly unveiled Munch museum and the hotly anticipated National Museum should be on any art lover’s itinerary.

October 26, 2021 06:50 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Museums + Galleries

6 Sweet Reasons to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco

A rainbow sprinkle pool, a gummy garden, and ice cream installations galore: Stepping into this museum is like realizing your childhood dreams.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Samantha Juda

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium at the Gilder Center

Museums + Galleries

A First Look Inside the American Museum of Natural History’s New Wing

Inspired by canyons of the American Southwest, New York’s new Gilder Center is home to exhibits featuring butterflies and other live insects.

May 4, 2023 04:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA

Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

The rooftop pool of the Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo features park views.

Stay Here Next

For a Quieter Side of Tokyo, Check Into This New Boutique Hotel

The Trunk(Hotel) Yoyogi Park in Tokyo has debuted in a leafy corner of Shibuya.

October 24, 2023 07:30 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Flight attendant from behind conducting a preflight safety briefing

Air Travel News

Is Being a Flight Attendant Still Worth It?

Being a flight attendant can be a passport to seeing the world. But between air rage and pay disputes, do the benefits still outweigh the drawbacks?

May 28, 2024 05:53 PM

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Iona Brannon

A tea set with a floral pattern in front of a round tiered tray with snacks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It

Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.

May 26, 2024 09:11 AM

A birds-eye view of sailboats anchored near the shore of Lake Harriet in Minnesota.

Water Sports

7 Picture-Perfect Minnesota Lakes You Need to Visit

Go canoeing, relax by the shore while sipping wine, and shop in these charming lake towns.

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