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6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Enjoy the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

March 17, 2025 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Required Eating: 10 Foods Not to Miss in Minnesota

Food + Drink

These Are the 13 Best Places to Try Native American Food in the U.S.

Contemporary restaurants are reimagining what “American” food means with the help of Indigenous chefs and ingredients.

October 10, 2024 03:32 PM

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Andrea Cooper

Amanda Wachob x Roam Limited Edition luggage

Packing Tips + Gear

What a Suitcase Painted by a Tattoo Artist Looks Like

Pioneering tattoo artist Amanda Wachob teamed with Roam luggage to create 100 hand-painted carry-ons we guarantee will turn heads at the airport.

March 7, 2023 11:56 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Tips on how to pack, when to eat, and what else to expect on the European rail trip of a lifetime.

October 13, 2023 08:10 AM

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Sara Button

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in the Day-to-Day Life of an Artist With VAWAA

VAWAA offers a way for travelers to travel deeper—and to pick up a new skill while they’re at it.

July 14, 2022 03:10 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Switzerland’s Glacier Express travels through the Alps between St. Moritz and Zermatt

Trains

Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides

Watch the snowy world pass by this winter from within a warm train car.

February 10, 2025 01:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A field of pink and yellow wildflowers greet a hiker in Telluride, as she hikes past a waterfall, trees and rocky terrian.

Outdoor Adventure

Come for the Skiing, Stay for the Summers

Unplug and get into a summer state of mind in Telluride with spa treatments, yoga sessions, and time outdoors.

Reacting to wildfires from L.A. to the wetlands of Brazil and forests of Costa Rica, tourism groups are increasingly stepping in to help safeguard the places and communities they cherish.

February 4, 2026 07:21 PM

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Hannah Singleton

The Next List

8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now

Sculpture gardens, epic hiking trails, and food steeped in Māori history await.

September 19, 2024 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Hiking + Cycling

This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests

You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.

April 10, 2024 07:14 PM

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Miranda Smith

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Hotel News + Openings

Far From Bali’s Crowds, a Remote Indonesian Island Resort Just Opened

Opened April 16, 2026, Indonesia’s 21-villa Nihi Rote has oceanfront pool villas, epic surf breaks, and a hospitality academy for local students.

April 16, 2026 11:21 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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