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Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets

With the release of Poilâne’s first English-language cookbook, fans of its sourdough loaf can now tackle the “big hug of bread” without booking a flight to France.

October 29, 2019 03:46 PM

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Matt Kemp

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the carrier the green light to use a newly approved antimicrobial solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

August 26, 2020 11:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

Abu Dhabi

Overview

May 23, 2018 11:21 AM

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Andrea Rip

Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Health + Wellness

Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain

Brooklyn-based perfume company D.S. & Durga turned one of its most popular scents into a hand sanitizer to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 01:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

Loyalty Card Showdown: Lyft vs. Uber

Both of these giants of the on-demand ride economy offer perks for frequent riders. But which one does it better?

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?

What led to the fires raging at a record rate through one of the world’s most important natural resources, and is there anything we can do about it?

August 23, 2019 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Tuning Forks, Singing Bowls, and Sound Baths: Where to Try Sonic Therapy in the USA

Noise can stress us out—but if used right, it can also ground us (and make for a memorable experience while on the road). Here are six places around the USA to have an auditory experience.

February 1, 2019 07:46 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

The State and National Parks That Will #OptOutside This Black Friday

They’re offering free entry or hosting hikes and volunteer events as part of REI’s annual campaign to get people outside on the day after Thanksgiving.

November 26, 2019 06:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

Why You Need to Visit Mongolia This Year

The head monk of Mongolia’s oldest monastery, who will be joining a trip with Nomadic Expeditions this summer, offers a history lesson—and a few pearls of wisdom.

February 21, 2017 12:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0

In what promises to be the restaurant auction of the year, René Redzepi is auctioning off plates, tables, decor, and more from Noma 1.0 in advance of his highly anticipated Noma 2.0 reboot.

October 24, 2017 08:00 PM

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Arabella Bowen

Air Travel News

This Airline Just Launched a Map That Shows Where Babies Are Sitting

Baby-phobes rejoice: Japan Airlines has launched a seat selection map that indicates where infants are seated—so you can avoid them.

September 26, 2019 06:56 PM

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Elissa Garay

Tips + News

Hundreds of Flights Delayed, Canceled at San Francisco Airport

Construction on the airport’s busiest runway has snarled operations at SFO.

September 9, 2019 05:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Why You’ll Crave these Unique Gifts from Charleston

These local finds from a style and design influencer are perfect for passionate travelers.

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