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As Copenhagen Expands Rapidly, Its Future Is in Its Outskirts

The green city is expanding rapidly—go now to explore its gritty, evolving liminal spaces.

December 1, 2021 02:30 PM

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Lisa Abend

Where to Travel Next

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit Siem Reap

With mass tourism kept at bay by the COVID-19 pandemic, now is the best time to be in the Cambodian city and gateway to Angkor Wat.

March 3, 2022 04:43 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Spain is home to some bold and seriously tasty red wines.

Food + Drink

Exploring Catalonia’s Rich Wine History, One Sip at a Time

Just outside Barcelona, a wine trail leads to some of the country’s oldest and most impressive vineyards.

August 15, 2022 03:28 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.

Art + Culture

Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting

In Bishkek, felt artisans are utilizing ancient, nomadic techniques once almost lost under Soviet rule.

November 3, 2022 07:14 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Tips + News

In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope

Brussels’s public bus company is asking people to send in voice messages—and then it sets out on a journey every evening to deliver them in person via loudspeaker.

April 23, 2020 01:00 PM

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Raf Casert

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York

With the recent opening of the Maker Hotel, plus several new restaurants, now’s the time to visit the small town of Hudson, New York.

October 29, 2020 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Love Gin? Try This Week-Long Tour of Scotland’s Best Distilleries

Get your fix of the drink and its history on a special tour through Scotland.

June 30, 2022 06:45 PM

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Katie MacLeod

Festivals + Events

Rise of the Tigress: Why Now Is the Time to See India’s 200-Year-Old Tiger Festival

Every autumn, hundreds of elaborately painted men dressed as tigers march through the streets of Thrissur, in Kerala. Two years ago, women finally joined for the first time.

June 13, 2018 08:05 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

Restaurants + Cafés

Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles

Diane Scalia of Melting Pot Tours has been introducing visitors to the area’s food since 2011. She offers her favorite spots—all of which are open amid the pandemic.

October 23, 2020 04:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Great Places to Celebrate Latinx Culture in Los Angeles

A locals’ guide to Latinx history, shopping, and of course, some food to keep you going.

October 23, 2020 04:30 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City

These intimate, design-forward retreats across Mexico City will have you feeling like a local in no time.

August 27, 2024 02:53 PM

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Mary Holland

A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.

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