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6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places to Explore Pasadena on Foot

Gardens, walking tours, and delicious restaurants are easily accessible in this pedestrian-friendly town.

Sponsored by Visit Pasadena

Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Makers of the Napa Valley

Find the spirit of this iconic California destination.

Sponsored by Produced in Partnership with Visit Napa Valley

Packing Tips + Gear

Google Maps Is Making Travel More Accessible for Wheelchair Users

The platform is adding wheelchair-accessible navigation options for transit routes in six major cities.

March 19, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

These Exquisite Pastries Are Borderline Art

A new patisserie is adding a dash of sweetness to Hong Kong’s vibrant bakery scene.

December 21, 2017 05:44 PM

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Alex Schechter

Tips + News

Norway Opens the World’s Most Scenic Public Restroom

The Ureddplassen, along the Norwegian Scenic Route Helgelandskysten, is no ordinary roadside rest stop.

March 27, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

Where to Find London’s Victorian Charm

Walk in the footsteps of some of London’s most notable Victorians through the lavish restaurants, opulent theaters, and grand department stores they frequented.

December 12, 2017 08:31 PM

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Edmund Vallance

green clogs person walking on tile floor

Packing Tips + Gear

Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe

There’s a type out there for everyone, whether you’re traveling by train or plane, or heading to the beach or bar.

April 18, 2024 02:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Winter

Cities We Love

The Perfect Itinerary for a Quick Trip to Los Angeles

Coffee with a shot of butter, all-day breakfast in Hollywood, and the new Expo Line? Bring it on, L.A.

August 11, 2016 02:06 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Food + Drink

The Future of Restaurants Lies In Our Communities

Community activist, organizer, and restaurateur Reem Assil on the power of investing in people.

April 19, 2022 09:15 AM

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Reem Assil

Museums + Galleries

New Smithsonian Exhibition Celebrates a Century of Women Writers

The exhibition features some of the most influential poets, novelists, and memoirists of the past 100 years.

September 18, 2020 01:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Graduate Homes is currently operating nine vacation rentals, like this one, in Oxford, Mississippi.

Hotels

Graduate Hotels Enters Short-Term Home Rental Market

Fans of the Ole Miss Rebels and Michigan Wolverines now have more options for game-day accommodations.

September 30, 2022 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

Stay Here Next

At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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