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Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Air Travel News

What to Expect From United’s New “Basic” Fare

The fare class offers cheaper tickets in exchange for some usual comforts.

November 22, 2016 02:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Natural Wonders

Crawfish, Cranberries, and Cannabis: U.S. Farm Tours You Should Take

If your definition of a farm tour involves corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and hayrides full of screaming children, it’s time for a rewrite.

July 22, 2019 07:59 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’

The ruins in the dense, elephant-roamed Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve were only rediscovered by archeologists in the 1920s.

September 2, 2020 09:14 AM

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Sarah Baxter

Hotels

Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”

Head to Taos, New Mexico, to experience this ultra-sustainable way of living.

May 9, 2017 08:02 PM

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Kristan Schiller

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Hotels

Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package

As repairs continue to close Highway 1, hotel guests can now arrive by helicopter.

April 28, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Road Trips

The Top 5 Roads to Drive in the World, According to a Bentley Insider

From California to Southern Spain, these roads really showcase what a car can do.

December 7, 2016 01:48 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Air Travel News

Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?

Infectious disease experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped last week and as COVID cases are on the rise again.

April 29, 2022 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Get Intimate With the Aurora Borealis in the Finnish Wilderness

From adventure specialist Off the Map Travel, a glass-topped hut and a 70-percent chance of Northern Lights.

November 29, 2017 04:53 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design

As a young woman making rugs, Oudghiri is an outlier putting a fresh spin on a traditional craft while tapping into her own family’s roots.

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