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Hoshinoya Tokyo is located in the Otemachi financial district.

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This Tokyo Hotel Immerses You in Japanese Culture

With its hushed atmosphere and cultural experiences, Hoshinoya Tokyo is a true urban resort.

May 31, 2023 06:46 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A field of wildflowers behind which are rolling green hills, the sea, and a mountain in the distance.

Hiking + Cycling

6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan

The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.

October 14, 2024 12:06 PM

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Christina Garofalo

"Van Gogh's Cypresses" will be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now through August 27, 2023.

Museums + Galleries

“The Starry Night” Moves to NYC’s Met for Once-in-a-Lifetime Van Gogh Exhibit

The Dutch painter’s masterpiece is taking a summer vacation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Van Gogh’s Cypresses” exhibit.

May 22, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track

With the 2024 Paralympic Games currently underway in Paris, a new documentary titled Accessibility for All highlights the challenges elite athletes with disabilities face in simply getting to the games.

September 5, 2024 12:09 PM

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Maayan Ziv

Tips + News

Airbnb Lists “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for Just $20 per Night

This Memorial Day weekend, two people will get to check into the NYC house featured in the Wes Anderson film. Here’s how to book the one-time-only listing.

May 24, 2021 07:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

Left: Gwangjang Market;right: Changdeokgung, royal palace in Seoul, Secret garden

Family Travel

Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea

My kids wanted to go to Japan. We took them to South Korea instead—and our timing was “Golden.” Here’s our parent- and kid-approved itinerary for exploring Seoul and Jeju Island.

February 3, 2026 11:13 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

4 Days In

4 Days in New York City—How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend, According to Locals

Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.

July 17, 2025 01:47 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Cities We Love

No Cars Allowed: The 10 Best Pedestrian Streets Around the World

From Glasgow to Beijing, these are some of the most popular pedestrianized streets around the world.

December 29, 2020 03:34 PM

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Nile Cappello

Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium at the Gilder Center

Museums + Galleries

A First Look Inside the American Museum of Natural History’s New Wing

Inspired by canyons of the American Southwest, New York’s new Gilder Center is home to exhibits featuring butterflies and other live insects.

May 4, 2023 04:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

7 Things to Know Before Seeing a Broadway Show in NYC

Experiencing Broadway in NYC is dazzling, unforgettable—and a little dizzying. Here’s what to keep in mind before hitting the Great White Way.

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