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Winter Sports

The World’s Most Charming Ski Towns

These destinations are just as much about the slopes as they are the après-ski.

November 6, 2019 10:26 AM

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Staff

A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back

Art + Culture

In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken

Following ancient matrilineal custom, Kongthong residents traditionally don’t use words for names—they use song.

October 31, 2022 04:40 PM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Tips + News

Can a New Barrier System Protect Venice From Future Floods?

An anti-flood system made up of inflatable barriers could shield Venice from devastating high tides. Will it work?

July 10, 2020 06:41 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara

Family Travel

Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip

From hands-on interactions with elephants to awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes, Discover Corps offers an adventure for every type of traveler looking for lesser-known destinations.

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Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take

Explore some of the places that shaped America’s most memorable writers on this Golden State pilgrimage.

February 28, 2020 01:12 PM

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Shoshi Parks

A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours

Do these new laws mean the end of Mallorca and Ibiza’s hard-partying reputation?

January 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Other

The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.

February 19, 2020 10:32 AM

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Renee Suen

Cities We Love

Our Sights Are on Charleston This Year—and This Neighborhood Is Especially Worth a Visit

Just north of the heart of downtown, this historic residential area is the place to stay, shop, and especially eat.

January 16, 2025 02:54 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Large flat rocks at shore of Sarakiniko beach on island of Milos

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get off the Tourist Trail in Greece

Neighborhood-hop in Athens in the off-season, swap party isle Mykonos for stately Syros, and chow down at old-school fish tavernas in Zakynthos.

May 30, 2024 02:52 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Books

A Bookish Tour Across America

Travel the United States—from California to Florida—through these essential novels, memoirs, and mysteries.

October 2, 2020 12:21 PM

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Staff

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