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How to Navigate German Christmas Markets Like a Pro

First-timers can make their way through the stalls, snacks, and slang of Germany’s magical holiday markets with ease, thanks to these 10 essential tips and tricks.

November 29, 2018 05:37 PM

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Ken Chitwood

Packing Tips + Gear

Here’s How Your Beloved Le Creuset Pot Was Made

Take a peek at how the world’s most iconic cookware is forged in France.

July 29, 2016 06:38 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Lake Superior waves roll onto the shoreline at Split Rock Lighthouse

Minnesota

Overview

May 1, 2019 03:05 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

The Three Shades at the Musee Rodin in Paris, France

Art + Architecture

Paris’ Rodin Museum Just Got a Renovation—Here’s How it’s Changed

Now’s a better time than ever to visit this classic Paris museum.

December 1, 2015 07:18 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Hotels

How to See the Boston Marathon Like a Pro (According to a Hotel Concierge)

April 15, 2015 11:38 AM

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Jen Murphy

Other

How Skateboarding is Changing Cuba’s Youth

April 30, 2015 07:49 PM

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Walter Lohr

Beaches

Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?

Once a sleepy fishing and surfing outpost, Puerto Escondido has developed a stylish arts and food scene—and a new highway promises to let everyone in on the secret.

October 3, 2016 04:05 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Packing Tips + Gear

This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience

Eurostar’s immersive experience lets train travelers of all ages embark on a free virtual voyage across the English Channel and under the sea.

July 31, 2017 05:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

The Secrets of China’s Most Remarkable Noodles

For a true taste of traditional la mian, trace the hand-pulled noodles back to the streets of Lanzhou.

June 20, 2018 06:19 PM

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Jarrett Wrisley

Art + Architecture

This New Smithsonian Exhibit Shows Another Side of Afghanistan

Traditional jewelry, painting, woodworking, and more are on display

January 25, 2016 11:36 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Art + Culture

How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star

Singer Cole Swindell may live in Nashville and spend plenty of time on the road, but he’ll always stay true to his roots.

November 7, 2016 05:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Beaches

The Best Beaches in Croatia, From Secret Islands to Movie Locations

Croatia has some of the top beaches in the world. Here’s how to figure out where to go, whether you’re looking for fun on the mainland or want to explore one of the many islands.

March 28, 2019 09:03 PM

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Anja Mutic

Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter

We talked to a paranormal investigator about ghost-hunting fakery, airport-security woes, and his most chilling experience.

October 24, 2017 12:10 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

Discovering Cheese in One of the Most Unsuspecting Places

Meet Beijing’s first artisanal cheesemaker.

April 18, 2017 01:04 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

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