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Meet the Revolutionary Women Strumming Their Way Into the World of Flamenco Guitar

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Art + Architecture

Weekend Guide: Savor Guadalajara’s Red Hot Art

Jalisco’s capital, the home of mariachi music and tequila, takes a surprising turn.

December 2, 2015 02:06 PM

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John Newton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Order Coffee Correctly in Europe (and Get What You Actually Want)

Make sure you’re ordering your cappuccino at the right time in Italy.

June 30, 2017 01:40 PM

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Chris Ciolli

UNESCO World Heritage

Cuba’s Off-the-Beaten Path Spot You Need to See

Untouched rainforest, low-key beaches, and delicious indigenous food await.

July 29, 2016 07:32 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Books

Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Way to Discover Puglia, Italy’s Unspoiled Province

Two friends thought they’d be done with bicycle travel by now. But Italy’s best-kept secret can be very persuasive.

October 12, 2015 03:45 PM

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Paul Greenberg

Two men dying fabric outdoors in Fes, Morrocco

Fes

Overview

June 2, 2020 06:42 PM

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Paul Clammer

History + Culture

What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín

The Netflix series paints only a partial picture of the Colombian city’s history.

October 13, 2016 11:06 AM

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Simon Willis

Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

Style + Design

Fashion Insiders on Where to Eat, Drink, Shop, and Sleep in New York City

Visiting New York Fashion Week insiders share their Big Apple musts for surviving the sartorial storm.

February 16, 2017 02:17 PM

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Andrew Bevan

History + Culture

5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru

The gateway town to Amazon adventures in Northern Peru is a festival of weirdness. It’s best to just embrace it.

June 7, 2016 03:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Food + Drink

This is Why You Should Give Paraguayan Food a Chance

We sent writer Paul Greenberg on a Spin the Globe trip to Paraguay—and it opened his eyes to a totally unfamiliar cuisine.

June 29, 2015 06:50 PM

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Paul Greenberg

Bars + Nightlife

Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local

Take a cooking class in San Sebastian, hop between wine bars in a seaside coastal village, or taste Rioja’s luscious red wines from the source.

November 25, 2015 07:05 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Bars + Nightlife

This Is Mexico City’s Most Rambunctious Cocktail

The working-class carajillo has been elevated to an art form, and here’s where to find it.

February 22, 2016 07:44 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Other

An Insider’s Perspective on Traveling to Cuba

August 2, 2016 04:39 PM

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Cuba Travel Network

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