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Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

Winter Sports

Snow Polo: The Glitziest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, Aspen holds the United States’ only championship—and it’s quite the affair.

February 22, 2017 06:57 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

History + Culture

6 Unique Mother’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Whether with flowers or tasty treats, moms everywhere deserve a special day

May 6, 2016 08:59 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Bubbly Comes From Brazil

Head to South America for world-class sparkling wine and some of the best Italian food outside of Italy.

March 20, 2018 05:33 PM

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Jess Lander

Travel Tips + Etiquette

DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars

Skip the rental-car counter: This clever app will put you behind the wheel of a classic ride on your next vacation.

January 5, 2018 01:29 PM

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Brett Berk

History + Culture

To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

National Parks

6 Incredible Overnight National Park Adventures

Why stop at a casual hike? Let these guided tours take you deeper into some of the country’s most fascinating national parks.

April 15, 2016 08:41 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Museums + Galleries

Say Good-Bye to Free Sundays at Italy’s Museums

The new culture minister is discontinuing the initiative that grants free access to the country’s top museums and monuments once a month.

August 6, 2018 01:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

What I Learned From the Famously Fearless Creatures of the Galápagos Islands

Sometimes the lessons we learn while traveling come from the most unexpected teachers.

October 7, 2019 04:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Venice Hit by Third High Tide in 1 Week. Can the City Be Saved?

Damage could run up to hundreds of millions of euros during these historic floods. Here’s why November 2019’s “acqua alta” is different from previous ones.

November 18, 2019 12:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

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

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Asian Food in Las Vegas Isn’t Where You’d Expect

If you want the tastiest, most authentic Asian fare in Vegas, you have to get off the Strip—and sometimes away from Chinatown.

April 13, 2017 11:48 AM

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Andrew Parks

Beaches

The Isles of Scilly Are Britain’s Most Beautiful Hidden Secret

Possibly the most laid-back place in the country, this beautiful archipelago offers island hopping and coastal walking just off the coast of Cornwall—an excellent British break for fall.

August 16, 2018 06:25 PM

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Lottie Gross

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