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An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.

A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family

Tips for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and more all-ages fun, thanks to married violists and parents of two young children, Rebecca Albers and Maiya Papach

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Style + Design

Ask a Local: Where Should I Shop in Santa Monica?

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

May 19, 2021 01:24 PM

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Jane Sung

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Escape to Calistoga, Napa Valley’s Chic Wellness Hideaway

With a long tradition of welcoming spa seekers to its natural hot springs and mud baths, Calistoga is now in the midst of a modern renaissance.

January 28, 2022 08:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

Museums + Galleries

How Many Washington, D.C. Museums Can You See in a Day?

You don’t have to do a museum marathon to experience D.C.’s best. Local experts weigh in on their favorite itineraries and tips for the perfect museum day in Washington.

January 5, 2022 03:24 PM

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Lola Méndez

A grafitti art piece in New York City that says "Chinatown."

History + Culture

6 Museums and Tours Where You Can Learn About Asian American History

From Wing Luke Museum in Seattle to a jeepney tour in L.A.’s Historic Filipinotown, here’s how to make the most out of APAHM this year.

May 1, 2023 07:03 PM

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Lauren P. Reyes

Cities We Love

Washington, D.C.’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Cities We Love

4 Essential Stops in the American South for Your Next Road Trip

Discover flourishing historic districts, tantalizing southern cuisine, and easy access to the outdoors.

February 16, 2022 02:35 PM

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Taryn White

Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser bottle on a Greek beach scene

Health + Wellness

This Greek Beauty Brand Transports Me to the Islands

Greece is home to more than 6,000 species of plants, 1,500 of which are endemic. Korres celebrates them at every step of the way.

April 19, 2024 10:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

U.K.’s Heathrow Airport Opens Terminal for High-Risk Travelers

As of June 1, travelers arriving from a “red list” of coronavirus hot spots will pass through the London airport’s Terminal 3.

June 2, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jill Lawless

Books

13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.

Community centers, sources of literary and cultural inspiration, inequality busters . . . Black-owned bookstores are forces of change and inspiration.

February 24, 2025 08:45 AM

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Tykesha Spivey Burton

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Art + Architecture

New Munch Museum and National Museum Make Oslo a 2022 Art Destination

Boasting large, carefully curated collections of work, the newly unveiled Munch museum and the hotly anticipated National Museum should be on any art lover’s itinerary.

October 26, 2021 06:50 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone

Even tourists can travel by bus, train, or tram free of charge in Luxembourg now.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Get out and Enjoy Travel . . . the Sooner the Better

The success of the U.S. vaccination rollout is a celebratory achievement, and CDC’s formal blessing for vaccinated people to travel is a boon.

May 7, 2021 01:53 PM

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Tori Emerson Barnes

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