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Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip to Iran

Whether you’re visiting Tehran or paying homage to the great poets in Shiraz, here are the things to keep in mind.

May 13, 2016 01:47 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Other

9 Reasons Why County Mayo, Ireland, Is the Perfect Family Getaway

June 5, 2015 04:55 PM

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Paula Froelich

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Beaches

Grace Bay Club Reinvents the Caribbean Vacation

Enjoy your own villa in Turks & Caicos, without spending millions

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History + Culture

4 Haunted Irish Castles—That You Can Stay In

Stay at one of these haunted castles in the place where Halloween first began: Ireland.

October 19, 2015 03:44 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Air Travel News

The World’s Best Places for Airplane Spotting

Flying is a thrill, but sometimes just watching the planes can be equally fun.

March 23, 2017 01:31 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

Zurich Is a Surprisingly Amazing City for Nightlife

Yes, you read that right. Locals in this Swiss financial hub may be buttoned-up during the day, but they know how to let their hair down after dark.

January 8, 2018 05:25 PM

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Joel Riddell

Meet the Revolutionary Women Strumming Their Way Into the World of Flamenco Guitar

Travel Tales

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Hotels

When Vacation Rentals Are a Better Choice than Hotels

Home again.

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Founder’s Note

On the Life-Changing Power of Travel

Travel clues us into how we can—and why we should—build a more just society.

September 26, 2016 06:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in Mexico City Right Now

If you’re going to CDMX, iconic restaurants like Pujol and Contramar are still worth a reservation. Just be sure to add these eight new places to eat to your itinerary, too.

December 20, 2018 12:35 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Air Travel News

6 Domestic Airport Terminals to Eat at A.S.A.P.

Airport food so good that you’ll hope for a layover

January 7, 2016 02:29 PM

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Nile Cappello

Cities We Love

Historic Spots to Hit During the DNC

See a historic side of Philadelphia.

July 20, 2016 10:02 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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