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The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country

One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.

March 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Further

U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.

May 22, 2026 12:13 PM

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Sophie Friedman

In the Magazine

In Queens, the American Dream Is a Technicolor Celebration

Anya von Bremzen dives deep into one of the most ethnically diverse places on Earth—New York City’s borough of Queens.

January 31, 2019 05:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Illustration of a bus and flowers by Simone Noronha

Winter 2023

The Quiet Power of Visiting a Place Again (and Again)

Traveling to new places is thrilling. A return visit can lead to an even deeper experience.

December 16, 2022 11:37 AM

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Anu Taranath

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris

Mind your p’s, q’s, and ooh la las when visiting the capital this summer.

June 17, 2024 01:15 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Epic Trips

I Got Stuck on the World’s Largest Glacier Field During a Whiteout Storm—and You Should Too

Sleeping on a Yukon ice field teaches travelers about Indigenous Gold Rush history, climate change, and getting lost in the fog.

May 12, 2026 01:41 PM

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Danielle Hallock

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset

After a fire destroyed much of it in April 2019, the famed cathedral has set its reopening date. Here’s how to visit and what you need to know.

November 15, 2024 01:30 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

This guest room at Le Grand Mazarin features green furnishings, carved doors, and fresh flowers.

Stay Here Next

This Colorful New Hotel in Paris Is a Design Lover’s Dream

Le Grand Mazarin has opened its doors in the bustling Marais district of Paris.

November 3, 2023 11:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Pappy's Smokehouse is in MIdtown, one of 79 neighborhoods in St. Louis

Food + Drink

Cracker-Thin Pizza, Frozen Custard, and Spicy Ridged Chips—These Are Must-Eat Foods in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Asonta Benetti

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Natural Wonders

The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria

With awe-inspiring nature and a focus on wellbeing, this German region makes for the ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate.

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