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From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats

Go behind the scenes with chefs from Québec, Poland, Malta, and Finland as they share insights about their country’s comfort foods and culinary legacies.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks

Outdoor Adventure

Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade

In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.

August 21, 2024 04:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

Cities We Love

Three Remarkable Days in Cologne

Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

A two-story restaurant in La Villa, Italy in the snow with wooden picnic tables outside and people in winter gear milling about

Winter Sports

5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive

In less than a year, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics will kick off in the Italian Dolomites. These are the idyllic mountain towns playing host to international winter sporting events.

March 12, 2025 07:02 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Spain, Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum and La Salve Bridge

Where to Travel Next

5 Must-Visit Cities if You Love Architecture

From art nouveau wonders to Frank Gehry masterpieces, embark on a journey of discovery through these destinations on expert-guided tours.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operator Association

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

July 19, 2022 04:48 PM

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Danica Kirka

Grenada is home to the world's first underwater garden.

Islands

7 Lesser-Visited Caribbean Islands for Tropical Hikes, White Sand Beaches, and Crystal Clear Water

Find a sunny slice of tranquility on these idyllic Caribbean islands.

August 14, 2025 12:10 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Multiple pools with blue and white umbrellas

Cities We Love

Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Trip to Las Vegas This Year

Highlights for 2024 include new restaurants at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and micro-residencies at the art house Beverly Theater.

April 26, 2024 10:48 AM

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Matt Villano

Taipei's Xinyi district, a popular shopping area, at night.

In the Magazine

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Play on Your Next Trip to Taipei

Night markets. Seafood galore. World-class hikes. Here’s how to get the most out of your next trip to Taipei.

May 2, 2023 06:14 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hiking + Cycling

10 of Europe’s Greatest Cycling Routes

Interlinked paths and trails span countries across the continent, offering sweeping views along the way for riders of all skill levels.

March 29, 2019 01:04 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Left: Bradford House's Lantern Room; right: Bradford House's Historic Grand King

Hotels We Love

Neon-Lit Landmarks and Stylish Adobe Hotels: Our Favorite Places to Stay Along Route 66

From mosaic tiles to cowhide, these hotels celebrate Americana from Chicago to L.A.

November 11, 2025 08:01 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Art + Culture

Travel TV Host Kim Haas Is Telling Stories She Wants to See

Her new show, “Afro-Latino Travels With Kim Haas,” starts in Costa Rica.

October 5, 2020 04:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.

Epic Trips

From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

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