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6 Underrated Ways to Experience California Without The Crowds

Road trip through quieter coastal cities, find alternative wine regions, and explore Japanese heritage in L.A.'s South Bay.

December 10, 2024 04:50 PM

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Jessica Ritz

Outdoor Adventure

10 Incredible National Parks Around the World

The U.S. may be known for its national parks, but these 10 in other countries―from Costa Rica to China―are worthy rivals.

January 27, 2021 06:54 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Hiking + Cycling

You Don’t Have to Be a Mountaineer to Hike These Thrilling Routes

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

August 2, 2018 08:17 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Hotels

A Playful New NoMad Arrives in Las Vegas

The hotel brand’s first foray into Las Vegas has a similar European aesthetic to its New York and L.A. properties—but it’s no copy and paste situation.

October 12, 2018 04:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

Overtourism is becoming a serious problem around the world. Here’s how outfitters are working to be part of the solution.

March 23, 2018 08:29 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Health + Wellness

Your Next Trip Could Be Hosted by Your Gym

In addition to launching its own brand of hotels in 2019, Equinox is debuting active travel experiences next spring.

October 4, 2018 05:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

“Like a Secular Church”: Exploring 50 of the World’s Best Indie Bookstores

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

April 26, 2021 05:50 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

10 Stylish Airbnbs in Palm Springs

Whether you’re looking for cozy hideaways or midcentury-modern stunners, these swanky rentals have you covered. (And they all come with private pools.)

December 29, 2021 12:55 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Packing Tips + Gear

You Can Now Book Flights Using Your Favorite Instagram Photos

For modern travelers who use the internet as a major source of inspiration, this airline’s new app feature is hugely convenient.

October 16, 2018 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Future of Travel

Leaders of the Pack: How Women Are Transforming the Travel Landscape

Female travelers are on the go as never before, and tour companies are catering to them with all-women trips and tailored itineraries.

September 25, 2018 07:30 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

History + Culture

Egypt Rising

The message from the cradle of ancient civilization is: Go now, before the masses return.

December 5, 2018 07:37 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Art + Architecture

10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro

Style + Design

A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Rugs in Morocco

Nearly 50 different tribes weave their own variant of Morocco’s classic keepsake, the Berber rug. This one, from the city of Beni Mellal, is our favorite.

August 3, 2016 12:41 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

COVID + Travel

Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In

An updated list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to travel to Europe has been agreed upon by the European Union, and it does not include the United States.

August 14, 2020 09:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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