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Ocean Cruises

How to See the Best of Asia on a Cruise

Writer Anya von Bremzen takes a two-week-long Silversea cruise involving bubble baths, lots of food, and the ancient art of “villain hitting.”

September 24, 2018 02:43 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
History + Culture

The House of the Living Goddess

In Nepal, worshipped Goddesses are not just tales of the past

April 25, 2016 05:28 PM
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Will McGough
Hotels

Is Detroit the Next Big Boutique Hotel Destination?

Hockeytown transforms into Hoteltown with five exciting properties on the horizon.

March 16, 2018 08:28 PM
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Sara Button
The Future of Travel

This New Storyteller-in-Residence Program Wants You to Help Save the Environment

It’s a whole new take on artist-in-residence programs.

September 8, 2016 06:25 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Festivals + Events

9 Destination-Worthy Summer Events in the United States

If you thought you were done booking summer travel, think again.

June 29, 2017 04:11 PM
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Tamara Palmer
History + Culture

Stranger than Santa: 10 of Europe’s Most Unusual Christmas Characters

If you think a flying sleigh is weird, get a load of these Christmas myths.

November 23, 2015 08:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM
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David Lytle
Travel Insiders

Meet Kate Doty of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

April 5, 2017 10:18 PM
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Kate Appleton
Festivals + Events

Where to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in August

Skip Jackson Hole and head to this less-crowded spot instead.

June 19, 2017 06:25 PM
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Frederick Reimers
Art + Culture

This Instagrammer Got a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of India’s Textile Industry

Esther Huynh spent three weeks photographing tradition, culture, and color in India— and she got paid to do it(!).

January 13, 2017 11:44 AM
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Sarah Buder
Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM
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Tim Chester
Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM
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Staff
History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo

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