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On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway

Maximize your visit and minimize your impact in Colorado: Here’s what to pack, how to plan, and the lingo to learn.

Sponsored by Visit Colorado

Cities We Love

Charlotte, North Carolina Is Ready for Its Crowning Moment

The Queen City’s recent developments are making it a metropolis for brewmasters and bankers alike.

September 2, 2022 01:48 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Natural Wonders

Why Did Mount Everest’s Height Change?

The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story.

December 10, 2020 01:22 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charleston This Fall

Extend summer well into October with outdoor festivals and poolside cocktails in the Holy City.

August 31, 2021 12:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

You Can Spend Thanksgiving in Arizona with the Internet’s Favorite Accidental Friends—Here’s How

Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton, the duo who captured our hearts after they serendipitously met in 2016, are hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner and overnight Airbnb stay in Prescott Valley.

November 2, 2023 11:11 AM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Finding a True Thai Night Market—in Hollywood

Opened in late 2023, atSiam night market brings Bangkok to Los Angeles.

May 10, 2024 09:13 AM

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Pier Nirandara

Cities We Love

Why Cruisers and Travelers Should Linger a Day or Two in France’s Second-Largest City

Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.

April 17, 2025 04:33 PM

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Sophie Friedman

This Grand Deluxe King room at the Surrey has two wingback chairs and a table along with two windows.

Stay Here Next

This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like

In a neighborhood that whispers luxury, the Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, provides a sense of community to Upper East Side residents and travelers.

December 31, 2024 05:56 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Books

A Posthumous Travel Guide by Anthony Bourdain Is On Sale Now

“World Travel: An Irreverent Guide,” coauthored by Bourdain’s longtime assistant, Laurie Woolever, hits stores on April 20, 2021.

April 20, 2021 09:44 AM

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Sarah Buder

Vineta Hotel's white exterior with palm trees

Hotel News + Openings

A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

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Matt Meltzer

Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More

Escape Chicago for a few days with one of these 10 weekend trips, all within easy driving distance or by train.

May 28, 2025 05:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

National Parks

The United States Just Got a New National Park

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park.

January 5, 2021 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

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

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