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What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East

An honest reflection on feeling safe, respecting local culture, and being true to one’s self in more conservative countries.

April 4, 2023 01:40 PM

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Emy Rodriguez Flores

Hotels

4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

July 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Masseria Torre Maizza is set within a renovated 16th-century masseria on the coast of Puglia, Italy.

Hotels

The Off-the-Radar Italian Road Trip We Almost Want to Keep to Ourselves

Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ruins—and extraordinary hotels that alone are worth the trip.

April 18, 2025 03:28 PM

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Erica Firpo

Restaurants + Cafés

Discover a Taste of Haiti in Paris at These Great Neighborhood Restaurants

The French capital may be better known for croissants or croque monsieurs, but the city offers many tasty Haitian dishes.

April 15, 2022 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

Stay Here Next

Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Hotels

These One-of-a-Kind Hotels are Unforgettable Destinations Unto Themselves

At Auberge Resorts Collection’s destination-driven hotels, travelers enjoy exceptional hospitality while immersing themselves in nature and the local culture. It’s all in the details.

August 17, 2021 04:07 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

A group of people on a boat off the coast of Malta in the ocean on a sunny day.

Islands

The 15 Best Things to Do in Malta, Mediterranean’s Most Underrated Destination

From ancient ruins and medieval fortresses to beautiful natural wonders, this tiny island nation has a lot to offer.

September 17, 2023 10:34 AM

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Jessie Beck

Left: Louisville, Kentucky - NuLu neighborhood streetscape; right: Play Dance Bar

LGBTQ Travel

I’ve Lived All Over the U.S. Here’s Why I Think the Best Gay Bars Are in Red States

If you’re traveling in the U.S. this June, these bars are more important than ever.

June 8, 2026 06:28 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 3, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City

There’s a museum for every kind of traveler in the Big Apple.

September 17, 2024 01:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Longreads

“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

February 18, 2025 09:53 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Art + Culture

This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul

Medellín’s thriving music scene is more than just reggaetón. It’s a movement reshaping tourism, culture, and community in Colombia’s musical capital.

March 18, 2025 03:26 PM

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Cat Sposato

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

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