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History + Culture

“We Are All Lebanese Now”

A love letter to Beirut at a time when much of home—be it native or adopted—has been reduced to rubble again.

August 13, 2020 01:29 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Away’s New Suitcases Come in All Colors of the Rainbow

Get ready for the brand’s brightest suitcases yet.

September 11, 2019 02:40 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

There’s More to Kenya Than Safaris

In Nairobi, the Maasai Mara, and beyond, a safari veteran has a distinctive new experience.

October 7, 2019 04:16 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

Mezcal vs. Tequila: Everything You Need to Know

We dive into the differences between the spirits, including how they’re made—and the brands you should be buying.

March 26, 2020 09:48 AM

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Tyler Moss

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town

These 10 superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.

August 12, 2022 01:14 PM

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Mary Holland

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Eat Like a Local in Tokyo

An insider dishes her secrets for enjoying Tokyo’s amazing food scene.

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LGBTQ Travel

Essential Tips for LGBTQ Travelers in the Great Outdoors

LGBTQ leaders in the outdoor space weigh in on how to plan a safe and successful adventure when you’re “out” hitting the trails, navigating national parks, or sleeping under the stars.

June 12, 2020 06:11 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

This Hidden Corner of British Columbia Is Paradise for Nature Lovers

One writer on the hamlet he considers his “happy place.”

March 25, 2020 01:35 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Restaurants + Cafés

How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table

The award-winning chef blends Caribbean and Creole cuisines at her trendy New Orleans restaurant—and trust us, you’ll want a taste.

August 28, 2017 04:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Live in This Italian Village for a Whole Summer

Four lucky people will get to live and work alongside locals on an all-expenses-paid sabbatical in the hillside town of Grottole in southern Italy.

January 16, 2019 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

There’s Good News and Bad News for Frequent Southwest Fliers

Joining several others, the airline eliminated its miles expiration policy, but its beloved Companion Pass will be harder to obtain.

October 17, 2019 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bars + Nightlife

America’s Best Drinking City Isn’t Where You Think It Is

A slew of new craft distilleries have transformed the land of lakes, ice, and Minnesota Nice into the country’s best cocktail haven.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Style + Design

How Chinese Designers Are Starting to Make Their Mark in the Fashion World

With the success of the first season of “Master of Fashion,” Beijing designers are making a bid to help the capital of China become the world’s next city of style.

June 13, 2019 06:37 PM

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Marjorie Perry

Books

Far From the Tourist Trail in New Delhi, a Traveler Finds Magic

A disillusioned American magician rediscovers his sense of wonder in one of New Delhi’s poorest neighborhoods.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Nate Staniforth

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