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Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Elephants Are Invading Chiang Mai

The 10th anniversary of the iconic exhibition, Elephant Parade, returns home this year.

August 23, 2016 06:58 PM

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Matt Villano

Style + Design

How an Alien Landscape Became Mexico City’s Modernist Mecca

Mid-century architect Luis Barragán fused nature with tradition to create a neighborhood that felt both new and deeply rooted in local culture.

October 16, 2017 01:05 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, It’s Possible to Move Abroad With Your Pet

A couple embarked on a two-year European adventure, moving to a new country each month with their dog, Chloe. Here’s how they did it.

February 13, 2017 03:32 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Trending News

The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”

A new study reports that international travel is on the rise.

June 14, 2016 12:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Culture

Better than Halloween: The Most Unusual Fall Traditions Around Europe

October 26, 2015 03:33 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Restaurants + Cafés

4 Places to Find Authentic Food in Maui’s Most Resort-Filled Region

These truly Hawaiian eating spots are even bringing locals to resort-filled Wailea.

August 4, 2016 06:04 PM

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Sarah Sung

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Surprising Things That Are Actually Offensive in Europe

Study these tips before you travel to Europe if you want to make a good impression with the locals.

August 26, 2015 05:10 PM

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Chris Ciolli

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

People

A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe

A spinal cord injury left Alysia Kezerian unable to walk—but it didn’t stop her from exploring the world.

May 9, 2017 08:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru

The gateway town to Amazon adventures in Northern Peru is a festival of weirdness. It’s best to just embrace it.

June 7, 2016 03:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Bars + Nightlife

7 Things You Didn’t Know about Absinthe

From spotting counterfeit hooch to knowing the right way to drink it, here’s the skinny on this mysterious green drink.

April 25, 2016 05:13 PM

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Andrew Evans

Restaurants + Cafés

10 New-Wave Jewish Restaurants to Try Around the World

With Hanukkah just around the corner, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares some spots where you can experience the Jewish food renaissance.

December 15, 2016 05:23 PM

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Evan Bloom

Packing Tips + Gear

How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?

Here are countries with lax visa requirements—either for relocation or a long vacation

November 10, 2016 12:47 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

A Rare Peek Inside Basque Country’s Members-Only Gastronomic Societies

Take a look behind the doors of these clubs that celebrate food, community, and conversation.

February 3, 2016 08:31 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

History + Culture

Stranger than Santa: 10 of Europe’s Most Unusual Christmas Characters

If you think a flying sleigh is weird, get a load of these Christmas myths.

November 23, 2015 08:09 PM

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Chris Ciolli

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