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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

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

Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

Longreads

The Quest to Save the Pink Apples of Italy

The pink apple’s history goes back at least to Ancient Rome—but its future is a little less certain.

June 28, 2022 12:07 PM

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Agostino Petroni

Food + Drink

California’s Best Wine Regions: Where to Stay and What to Drink

Whether you’re in world famous Sonoma or a lesser-known Central Coast spot, there’s a vineyard and a glass of something good for you.

April 26, 2023 03:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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

Food + Drink

The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers

Be it a flask with a flashlight or scotch to your door, these gifts will make any whiskey (or whisky) fan light up this holiday season.

November 24, 2021 12:22 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Why Charleston Is the City to Go to for Halloween

The Holy City has a long history of spooky stories and a full calendar of exciting things to do this October.

October 25, 2018 09:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

How Magnum Photos Has Changed the Way We See Cities

The agency’s members turn photojournalism into art. Here are seven iconic shots that present famous cities in a different light.

July 25, 2018 03:23 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Architecture

In New York’s Times Square, Public Art With Heart

The winning entry in the city’s annual Valentine’s Day art contest, an enormous 3-D-printed lens, debuts this week.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Food + Drink

16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants

Embrace la belle vie, one bite at a time.

July 24, 2024 04:01 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Packing Tips + Gear

Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

August 6, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Lands End offers a patch of rugged wilderness on the edge of San Francisco.

Style + Design

Where to Find California’s Most Inspiring Landscapes

Three creative Californians share the landscapes, neighborhoods, and lesser-known places that inspire their work.

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