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Art + Architecture

14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry

Ditch the ticket counter and enjoy the world’s greatest art for free at these 14 museums.

May 18, 2017 11:59 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Hiking + Cycling

Why Chiang Mai Is So Much More Than a Backpacker’s Destination

On a last-minute trip, a traveler ponders what would have happened had he taken another path.

January 28, 2020 05:49 PM

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Joe Mungo Reed

Outdoor Adventure

This Helicopter Tour of the Himalayas Goes Above and Beyond

Why visit just one of the highest peaks in the world when you can visit many of them?

January 6, 2017 02:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

The Influencer: Justin Devillier, Chef

Where to go in New Orleans, according to James Beard Award–winning chef Justin Devillier.

February 22, 2019 03:27 PM

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Andrew Parks

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM

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Andrew Evans

Where to Go in Winter

9 of the World’s Most Romantic Winter Wonderlands

Snowy backdrops and cozy firesides are the best for snuggling up to your special someone. Here’s where to plan your next romantic winter trip.

December 10, 2018 07:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What It’s Like to Live the Expat Life in Dubai

Maximilian Büsser, founder of the avant-garde Swiss watch brand MB&F, reveals the true Dubai—much more than just shopping malls.

February 12, 2017 10:18 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Restaurants + Cafés

Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?

Culinary pioneer Peter Merriman talks the traditional—and slightly controversial—food trend that began on the islands and took the world by storm.

August 10, 2017 07:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

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