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Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Festivals + Events

8 Exceptional Festivals to Escape to This Winter

Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.

January 18, 2019 04:53 PM

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Erin Gifford

Tips + News

Hong Kong Shop Starts to Offer “Tear Gas” Flavor Ice Cream

The unusual flavor was developed as a reminder of the more than 16,000 rounds of tear gas the Hong Kong police fired at protestors last year.

May 15, 2020 02:37 PM

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Nadia Lam

In the Magazine

The True Heart of California’s Bay Area Is in the Russian River Valley

The gods of climate change made some of their first displays of power in this slice of rural California, where there’s much to love and much to protect.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Chris Colin

In the Magazine

Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization

Turkey’s 528-mile Carian Trail is part of a growing network of ruin-laced treks running throughout the country.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Jenna Scatena

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Spring

Forget the super bloom. All of this season’s most exciting openings are centered around the city’s growing Arts District downtown.

March 25, 2019 06:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

The Best Souvenirs to Bring Home From Washington, D.C.

Remember your trip with locally made cocktail bitters, leather bags, crochet toys, and more.

February 3, 2020 02:29 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Tips + News

The Top 10 Countries Where Locals Feel Safest

Just because locals feel safe in these locations doesn’t necessarily mean foreign travelers will.

June 28, 2018 06:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Megan Eaves

Restaurants + Cafés

Miami’s Oldest Neighborhood Is Turning Up the Heat

The city’s most modern food is emerging from one of its oldest neighborhoods: Coconut Grove.

April 18, 2017 01:23 PM

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Evan S. Benn

Air Travel News

Hong Kong’s New Airport Oasis Wants to Make You Feel at Home

Cathay Pacific’s stylish lounge features an open kitchen, a sweeping veranda, shower suites, and a “relaxation room.”

March 5, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Amazon Prime Day Camping Gear Deals in 2021

Save big on outdoor essentials like lanterns and first aid kits this Amazon Prime Day.

June 21, 2021 06:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

You Could Be Fined €500 if Caught Snacking on the Street in Florence

A new regulation bans sitting and eating on curbs and doorsteps on four streets in the center of the Italian city.

September 4, 2018 05:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Charleston

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August 2, 2021 05:42 PM

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Angela Fleury

Air Travel News

Brussels Airlines Offers a New Way to See More Europe

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