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Shhh! These Are Some of the Quietest Places on Earth

Quiet Parks International has selected parks, trails, and wilderness where you can escape noise pollution and finally find that ultimate luxury: some good old-fashioned silence.

July 11, 2024 09:56 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Safari

What’s Next for Luxury Safaris?

After four decades in hospitality, a safari lodge owner has a message for her peers and safari companies.

July 7, 2022 05:21 AM

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Nicky Fitzgerald

Everything You Need to Know About Holi, India’s Festival of Color

Festivals + Events

What to Know Before the Start of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color

Before this festival begins, there are several things to keep in mind.

March 7, 2023 05:14 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

History + Culture

Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

Kauai’s Kuhio Highway Is Finally Open Again—but There Are New Rules to Follow

The Kuhio Highway closure is over. But to cut down on the effects of overtourism on Kauai’s northern coast, the number of visitors is being limited.

June 28, 2019 06:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Malaga Cathedral as viewed between buildings in Málaga, Spain

Thinking of living abroad? These are the top cities to relocate to, according to a survey of more than 12,000 expats.

November 30, 2023 06:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

Get Ready to Fall in Love With This Hip, Seaside City in Southern France

The best way to explore laid-back, many-cultured Marseille is by following your stomach. Trust us, this goes way beyond bouillabaisse.

May 17, 2019 02:47 PM

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Lauren Sloss

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Mississippi

Overview

August 15, 2024 06:25 PM

Astrotourism

Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight

If we’re lucky, scientists say that the Alpha Monocerotids could produce up to 1,000 meteors per hour, causing a meteor “storm.”

November 21, 2019 03:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Why a Weekend Getaway in San Antonio Hill Country Will Surprise You

Wining, dining, and those central Texas sunsets that smear the sky hot pink.

March 4, 2022 12:15 PM

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Diana Spechler

Family Travel

How I Accidentally Retraced My Family’s Roots to a Tiki Bar in Madrid

A young woman ventures to Spain for the first time with her mother, and discovers that sometimes, the apple really does not fall far from the tree.

May 30, 2018 07:18 PM

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Nicole Antonio

It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now

There are a number of nonprofits and other organizations that need your help.

March 19, 2021 01:50 PM

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Staff

One of the hallmarks of the tradition is its use of the “<i>kadhua</i>” and “<i>phenkua</i>” techniques. The former refers to when threads are woven in one-by-one, whereas the phenkua (which literally means “to throw”) involves weaving in threads by passing a shuttle machine—which holds yarn—back and forth.<br/>

Longreads

The Silk Weavers of Varanasi

In India’s holiest city, an ancient community of handloom weavers faces an electrically powered future.

February 23, 2023 12:39 PM

Restaurants + Cafés

For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must

The Perfect Half-Day or Night From NYC

October 17, 2019 07:32 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

All of the suites in this palace-turned-hotel have been completely renovated.

September 5, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

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