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The Swedish Compliment That Sometimes Gets Lost in Translation

A Stockholm-based expat explains the true meaning behind a Swedish word that should only be used in the right context.

February 13, 2017 04:07 PM

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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Tokyo from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 28, 2020 04:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in the Snow if You’re a Sun Person

There’s a winter wonderland for everyone—even if you hate the cold.

December 5, 2016 05:25 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Here's Why This European Airline Will Surprise You

Air Travel News

Why You Should Fly on SWISS Airlines

From onboard comfort to luxurious lounges, SWISS can take you around the world in style.

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Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

Family Travel

On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos

For one writer, a lake in northwestern Maine has always been the ideal escape.

May 11, 2020 12:53 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Art + Architecture

An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Tim Chester

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Fastest Growing Tourism Destination: Why Tajikistan Should Be on Your Radar

Central Asia’s smallest nation has seen a rapid increase in travelers over the past few years. Here’s how (and why) to plan your first trip.

February 4, 2020 08:30 PM

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Brandon Presser

Tips + News

How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown

Each European country has set its own rules and regulations for letting its residents head outdoors.

April 30, 2020 02:58 PM

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Angela Charlton

Art + Architecture

Portrait Found in Gallery’s Walls Verified as Missing Klimt

The discovery of Klimt’s “Portrait of a Lady,” stolen from an Italian gallery in 1997, solves one of the art world’s enduring mysteries.

January 21, 2020 12:53 PM

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Charlene Pele

Hotels

The 5 Most Exciting London Hotel Openings in 2021

When London reopens to the world, these new hotels—stylish townhouses, global brands, and a refreshed grande dame—will be waiting.

July 14, 2021 12:34 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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