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10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

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Polaroid-esque photos of writer Roxane Gay and her wife, designer Debbie Millman

Winter 2023

Writer Roxane Gay Takes the Trip of a Lifetime

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

January 24, 2023 12:26 PM

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Roxane Gay

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

Food + Drink

Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition

Keiko Kuroshima is one of just three soy sauce sommeliers in Japan.

March 18, 2021 02:39 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: The Santa Cruz Mountains Offer a Much-Needed Escape to Nature

Escape to nature with an easy, woodsy weekend retreat to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

October 14, 2020 05:11 PM

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Jessie Beck

Road Trips

A Food- and Wine-Centric Road Trip Along California’s Highway 128

Featuring a diverse range of landscapes, foods, and attractions, a road trip along this lesser-traveled route highlights the best of Northern California’s food and nature.

May 26, 2021 01:18 PM

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Jessie Beck

Camping

What Camping During COVID Is Actually Like

Camping during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only possible, but popular. Here’s how to do it safely.

July 29, 2020 01:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

National Parks

How to Get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

February 11, 2020 02:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Hiking + Cycling

National Parks We Love Around the World

Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.

June 14, 2021 05:07 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Epic Trips

Orlando’s Best Outdoor Adventures

The theme parks may get all the attention, but Orlando, Florida is also a great base if you want to experience some of the state’s natural beauty or try a new sport

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Water Sports

Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu

Firm and sweet Florida bay scallops aren’t sold in stores or served at restaurants. If you want to taste them, you’ll have to earn it.

July 14, 2020 02:02 PM

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Julie H. Case

Epic Trips

This Private-Jet Journey Comes with a Special AFAR Touch

Immerse yourself in four emerging destinations on this exclusive 13-day Journeys from London with AFAR and TCS World Travel.

November 25, 2019 11:55 AM

UNESCO World Heritage

Study Shows Mediterranean UNESCO World Heritage Sites Are at Risk of Major Flooding by 2100

Nearly 50 World Heritage sites are at risk of coastal flooding or erosion from sea-level rise by 2100.

December 6, 2018 06:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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