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The Universal Hip Hop Museum Is Finally On Its Way to the Bronx. Where Else?

A new museum dedicated to the genre’s music, history and culture is breaking ground in New York City’s Bronx borough, the birthplace of hip-hop.

December 24, 2019 12:42 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Wildland Firefighter

It involves a lot more traveling—and a lot less water—than you might think.

November 28, 2017 07:00 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

How to Feel at Home in Hong Kong

Our deputy editor returned to one of her favorite cities from childhood—and she packed an appetite.

April 21, 2017 01:34 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Culture

Exploring Amsterdam’s Cultural Diversity

From museums to markets, this stately city hums with the energy of immigrants.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Cities We Love

9 Unmistakable Ways Kansas City Culture Defines the New Midwest

Kansas City’s renowned music scene, independent restaurants, and innovative urban planning make it the vibrant “Heart of America” and an exhilarating travel destination.

Sponsored by Visit Kansas City

Travel Insiders

An Interview With Nick Cope, Co-Founder of Calico Wallpaper on All Things Travel

From memorable travel moments to packing habits, the atelier shares all.

February 18, 2016 04:32 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale

Samantha Sanz of Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale shares her favorite places to eat and drink when she’s not working.

January 14, 2020 03:49 PM

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Andi Berlin

Cities We Love

Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town

The star chef—and Cape Town native—shares her favorite restaurants, art store, and stretch of beach in and around her hometown.

March 21, 2022 04:19 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Air Travel News

This Airline Just Announced a Bunch of New International Flights

Thanks to United, planning that winter getaway and summer vacation is now easier.

August 22, 2019 03:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Approved

Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now

AirPods Pro come with noise cancellation and are marked down to $170 right now. But those aren’t the only reasons why we love them.

November 23, 2021 04:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience

With perspective-bending landscapes, ruddy pastel colors, and a harsh, remote location, Argentina’s Atacama Plateau feels downright Martian.

November 6, 2017 08:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

International Fliers May Soon Need to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Major airlines around the world are discussing the possibility of a “vaccination passport” for international passengers once a coronavirus vaccine becomes widely available.

November 24, 2020 11:11 AM

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Nick Perry

Health + Wellness

Engaging the World Through Touch

If eyes are the windows to the soul, is touch a tether to our memories?

November 22, 2021 04:25 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cruise News

A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering

Plus: New Alaskan cruise-tours and scuba diving with giant tortoises

March 2, 2016 02:57 PM

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Anne Kalosh

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