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7 Best New Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

From an Italian place with 40-layer lasagna to a Latin-Mediterranean spot serving dim sum platters, these are the restaurants to book now.

January 5, 2022 01:12 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Food + Drink

Chef Brandon Jew’s 6 Favorite Places to Eat in San Francisco’s Chinatown

From har gow at Good Mong Kok Bakery to roast pork at Hing Lung, these are Brandon Jew’s favorite places to chow down in Chinatown.

September 13, 2022 03:48 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Mt. Etna smoking with snow dusting the upper half of the mountain and the city of Catania down below

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.

June 4, 2025 01:23 PM

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Erica Firpo

Summer 2025

Five Boroughs, One Mission: Visiting New York City’s Oldest Record Stores, Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries

One writer travels across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to explore some of the most exciting places in the city.

August 19, 2025 09:19 AM

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Harrison Hill

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

Basic tipping etiquette in Italia should be as easy to grasp as learning to love vino, da Vinci, and Vespas.

April 26, 2023 12:09 AM

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Becca Blond

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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

Cities We Love

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

Hotel News + Openings

How One Hospitality Group Is Reviving Classic Hotels in Beloved Summer Destinations

From Montauk to Jackson Hole, a new wave of hotel openings is bringing fresh energy to iconic destinations through design-rich spaces rooted in local character and lore.

May 27, 2026 01:39 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Courtesy of Tamara Susa/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

National Parks

Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen

Restaurants, hotels, outdoor options, and more to minimize your footprint while visiting this Colorado mountain town.

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Constitution Gardens, with a view of the Washington Monument, is one of many ideal ways to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial in D.C.

Where to Travel Next

How to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in D.C.

Tour famous estates by day, enjoy renowned dining and cocktails in Georgetown and beyond by night.

Sponsored by washington.org

History + Culture

You Have to Leave Tokyo to Try Japan’s Best Matcha

Here is where you can find the crème de la crème of the superfood.

August 14, 2024 05:15 PM

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Alex Schechter

Trains

France Unveils Next Generation of Greener High-Speed Trains

The new TGV M will use one-fifth less electricity than the current model, while maintaining its top speed of 199 miles per hour.

September 17, 2021 03:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Washington, D.C.’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Take a Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train This Summer and Fall

Trains

You Can Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train in New York Starting Next Month

Mark your calendars: Tickets for the Hudson River Rail go on sale January 20 and then again on February 17.

January 18, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kara Newman

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