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Tokyo’s Nature-Inspired Olympic Stadium Is Now Finished

Kengo Kuma designed the $1.43 billion new national stadium with wood sourced from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures.

December 26, 2019 09:40 AM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Hotels

New Local Owners Make This Charleston Hotel the City’s Living Room

Sponsored by The Charleston Place

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Spring

Whether you want to shop for local souvenirs, relax at a newly renovated hotel, or, of course, drink wine, here are six ideas to get you started.

April 16, 2019 01:59 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

A Perfect Day in Chicago With Rose Mary Chef Joe Flamm

When the celebrated restaurateur has a day off, he’s all about family fun on the South Side.

December 1, 2021 02:59 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Books

How Real Women Aviators Helped Shape an Exciting New Novel

In an interview, author Maggie Shipstead shares some of the real-life inspiration behind her latest novel, “Great Circle.”

June 11, 2021 11:11 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.

History + Culture

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics

From folklore and food to landscapes and literature, find adventure and enrichment in the lesser-known regions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Sponsored by The Nordics

Tips + News

The First Mars-Inspired Village on Earth Will Open in the Not-So-Distant Future

In the Mojave Desert, a network of self-sustaining biomes by Interstellar Lab will be built to research how future generations could inhabit other planets.

December 24, 2019 11:45 AM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Get You an Airline Companion Ticket

Companion tickets let you bring a friend along for (nearly) free.

February 23, 2024 02:12 PM

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Eric Rosen

Train Travel

Amtrak Is Adding Private Rooms to Overnight Northeast Regional Trains

Take the edge off a red-eye and skip the coach seat.

March 10, 2021 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Other

In Idaho, Women Winemakers Reign Supreme

Yes, there’s a wine scene in Idaho—and these women are leading the way.

January 15, 2020 04:07 PM

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Paula Froelich

Museums + Galleries

Tickets for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Go on Sale Soon

The long-awaited museum dedicated to all things cinema will open September 30 in the “movie capital of the world,” with views of the iconic Hollywood hills.

July 21, 2021 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travelers in front of the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Longreads

Are Travelers Ruining Travel?

This summer saw what felt like unprecedented bad tourist behavior. Is the end of it near?

September 19, 2023 09:44 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Air Travel News

At Dubai Airport, Travelers’ Eyes Become Their Passports

On Sunday, travelers stepped up to an iris scanner after checking in, gave it a good look, and breezed through passport control within seconds.

March 8, 2021 04:03 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Sample Bermuda’s Unique Cuisines

Inspired by the island’s swirl of cultures and the surrounding ocean, Bermudian fare is brimming with delicious flavors. Come hungry.

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