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The History Behind Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceilings

A book titled “The Art of Looking Up” details the significant stories of spectacular ceilings, from Sweden and Las Vegas to Spain and Iran.

September 30, 2019 07:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

A person harvesting wild golden chanterelle mushrooms in the forest

Outdoor Adventure

After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”

California’s super bloom season gets a remix: Here’s where to forage, plus some fun(gi) tips for experiencing the bounty of edible mushrooms.

March 23, 2023 11:57 AM

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Mae Hamilton

National Parks

Another National Park Will Soon Require Reservations

This fall, Acadia National Park plans to test a new permit system to cut down on traffic and overcrowding.

February 11, 2020 07:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Museums + Galleries

Say Good-Bye to Free Sundays at Italy’s Museums

The new culture minister is discontinuing the initiative that grants free access to the country’s top museums and monuments once a month.

August 6, 2018 01:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

The Best Souvenirs to Bring Home From Washington, D.C.

Remember your trip with locally made cocktail bitters, leather bags, crochet toys, and more.

February 3, 2020 02:29 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Slanted trees line the edge of a beach in Aruba.

Islands

For a Caribbean Beach Vacation Without a Hurricane Risk, Head to the ABC Islands

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

June 1, 2026 02:26 PM

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Brian Major

A French town with ancient castles backed by a huge cliff with more medieval buildings above it, all surrounded by trees.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Underrated French Wine Regions Worth Exploring

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

April 3, 2025 06:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Like a Queen on This Elegant Line With a Long Royal Legacy

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee this year, cruise passengers can too aboard the definitively British Cunard cruise line.

June 14, 2022 02:49 PM

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Fran Golden

National Parks

America’s Most Underrated National Monuments

These under-the-radar national monuments are totally stunning, and they’re right in your backyard.

April 26, 2017 05:32 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Travel Next

See South Africa in Rustic Elegance

Wine, animals, and some of South Africa’s top accommodations make up this exciting adventure with Tauck.

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