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Hidden Under This Street in France Is a Fascinating History—and Champagne Worth Billions

How the Avenue de Champagne, and the bottles in its cellars, have endured the test of centuries, from Napoleon’s conquests to the world wars.

August 29, 2018 04:18 PM

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Brad Japhe

Photo Essays

11 Photos From Around the World for Anyone Who Really, Really Loves Space

Photographer Robert Ormerod goes on his own galactic mission: to document stargazers and interplanetary dreamers around the world.

September 27, 2018 12:57 PM

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Sara Button

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

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Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Market Is Reborn on Toyosu Island

This fishmonger’s fantasyland is finding new form on Tokyo’s Toyosu island—but not everybody is happy with the changes.

October 10, 2018 12:06 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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

Food + Drink

This Unusual Belgian Chocolate Workshop Takes Your Tastebuds on a 5,000-Mile Journey

One pioneering chocolatier is using bitter herbs and sour fruits to make his treats stand out.

July 17, 2018 05:59 PM

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Lina Zeldovich

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

Amsterdam’s Tiny Bridge Houses Are Now One-of-a-Kind Hotel Suites

Who needs a hotel lobby when the city—and its canals—are right on your doorstep?

July 11, 2018 06:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Can’t-Miss Dining Experiences in Orlando

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Epic Trips

You Can Catapult Yourself Across a New Zealand Valley at 62 Miles per Hour

The Nevis Catapult is the newest invention from Henry Van Asch, one of the cofounders of commercial bungee jumping.

August 8, 2018 04:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beaches

Where to Get a Glimpse of the Golden Age of Baja

An unpaved road leads to a Baja of the past.

November 8, 2016 12:04 PM

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Jennifer Trandell

Camping

Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons

It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.

August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Navigating Delta and United’s New Boarding Procedures

Both airlines are changing how passengers board their flights with the goal of making frequent flyer program members happier, while also reducing crowding at the gates. But will it work?

December 13, 2018 05:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Hands Down, This Is the Coolest New Bridge in Vietnam

You could say that the designers behind Vietnam’s viral pedestrian bridge truly deserve a round of applause.

August 1, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Photo Essays

How to Photograph People When You Travel (Without Being Disrespectful)

A professional travel photographer shares tips and etiquette for documenting local culture in a respectful way.

August 1, 2018 05:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

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