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This Snowbound Art Festival Is Minnesota’s Answer to Burning Man

The annual Art Shanty Projects is a playful “city on ice” installation with a hyper-local twist (and lots of hot cocoa).

January 17, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is the Most Delicious Way to Save an Ocean

This Mexican eatery along the Riviera Maya is saving the reefs, one fish taco at a time.

June 12, 2017 05:45 PM

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Sarah Theeboom

Art + Architecture

An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change

The city’s waterways have transformed into a temporary canvas for bright artworks, some of which reference the effects of global warming and rising sea levels.

December 17, 2019 05:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb

Netflix used Belvoir Castle as a filming location in its hit drama starring Olivia Coleman. Now you can rent it for limited 1-night stays this winter—including New Year’s Eve.

December 16, 2019 07:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The world’s largest traditional festival held annually in Munich has been canceled this fall amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

April 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

How I Became Obsessed with Slovenia’s Fuzzy Springtime Demons

A trip to one of Europe’s most unusual celebrations helps a traveler beat the winter blues.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Sara Button

Montana

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:09 PM

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Megan Ahrens

River Cruises

Why This Rhine Cruise Is a Feast for All the Senses

AmaWaterways heightens the experience by going beyond the Rhine’s magical scenery. Here’s how.

December 10, 2019 10:10 AM

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AmaWaterways

History + Culture

Diving into the History of The Bahamas

Sponsored by The Bahamas

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Air Travel News

Airlines Expand Routes in 2017 for More Nonstop Flights

New fuel-efficient planes mean longer (read: more nonstop) flights.

January 19, 2017 11:46 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Outdoor Adventure

Inspired Living Through Nature and Art at Palmetto Bluff

Full of vast landscapes, local culture, rich history, and outdoor activities, this Lowcountry retreat is better by design.

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