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Festivals + Events

7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe

Dragons, ruins, fire, beer. Some of these feel right out of Game of Thrones.

March 3, 2016 08:40 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Outdoor Adventure

This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

Danes flock to this dreamy destination to get a much-needed dose of summer.

August 11, 2017 05:39 PM

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Veronica Meewes

Bars + Nightlife

Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel

There are great things brewing in Israel.

June 2, 2016 04:36 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

Why You Have to Try Real Cider in Spain

In Basque Country, cider tastes best straight from the “txotx”.

January 9, 2018 07:22 PM

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William Bostwick

Water Sports

Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu

Firm and sweet Florida bay scallops aren’t sold in stores or served at restaurants. If you want to taste them, you’ll have to earn it.

July 14, 2020 02:02 PM

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Julie H. Case

Travel Insiders

Ventana Big Sur: This Landmark Hotel Was Reborn After a Natural Disaster in Big Sur

Hospitality expert John Pritzker discusses how a Big Sur hotel made its lavish comeback after landslides devastated California’s Central Coast.

November 15, 2017 05:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM

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Shilo Urban

Art + Culture

Experiencing Colombia Through its Myths, Legends, and Folklore

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

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Farmers sort coffee cherries and later the beans at a small farm in the village of Konga, Yirgacheffe, in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the world's seventh largest producer of coffee, and Africa's top producer.

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5 Ways Ethiopia Will Surprise You

And why you should visit.

July 20, 2015 06:57 PM

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Louis LaGrange

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get Elite Treatment From Your Hotel Without Elite Status

This simple yet often-overlooked strategy can yield welcome gifts, free food, and even room upgrades.

October 4, 2017 11:26 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Our Readers’ Favorite Air Travel Stories of 2017

From a report on new TSA regulations to a deep dive into confusing airfare classes, here are the stories you read most this past year.

December 15, 2017 05:27 PM

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