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15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021

Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.

May 21, 2021 10:58 AM

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Adam H. Graham

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Bars + Nightlife

In Tokyo, This Midcentury Modern Bar Serves Unique Cocktails

At this sleek cocktail spot, traditional Tokyo meets Scandinavian style with an unconventional twist.

December 13, 2017 06:39 PM

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Tom Downey

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Health + Wellness

Hike, Soak, Repeat: How to Visit Kyushu, Japan’s “Onsen Island”

This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.

Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization

Tips + News

A Concierge’s Guide to Tokyo

Ahead of the Olympics, one of the city’s top concierges shares what to do—and where to eat—in the Japanese capital.

February 17, 2020 09:21 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale

Outdoor Adventure

A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater

From Fiji to Mexico and beyond, these are the essential places to dive deep.

September 11, 2025 03:04 PM

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Terry Ward

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Eat Like a Local in Tokyo

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

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Food + Drink

Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition

Keiko Kuroshima is one of just three soy sauce sommeliers in Japan.

March 18, 2021 02:39 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

COVID + Travel

Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak

If you’re traveling to Japan, these are the events that are canceled and museums and theme parks that are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

February 27, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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