Art + Culture

From festivals and events around the world, to museum openings and architectural wonders, let these articles inspire your next trip.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art
UNESCO World Heritage
5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art
July 17, 2018 06:58 PM
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Julia Eskins
UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List
History + Culture
UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List
July 05, 2018 12:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
UNESCO Removes Belize Barrier Reef From Its Endangered List
Natural Wonders
UNESCO Removes Belize Barrier Reef From Its Endangered List
June 28, 2018 07:02 PM
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Sarah Buder

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For the bookworms
Great Travel Reads for Thanksgiving Weekend
Books
Great Travel Reads for Thanksgiving Weekend
Take a break from the turkey and check out these memorable travel stories.
November 22, 2016 03:02 PM
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Matt Villano
Books
This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC
October 19, 2016 03:25 PM
Books
New Program at Anchorage Airport Is Stocking Free Kids’ Books
July 01, 2016 01:39 PM
Books
The United States of Literature: 10 Novels Where the City Is Key
December 03, 2015 07:11 PM
Books
6 Great Reads for Those Long Days of Thanksgiving Travel
November 23, 2015 01:50 PM

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Art and Architecture
Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next
Art + Architecture
Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next
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Ominous Whipped Cream Art Comes to London’s Trafalgar Square
Art + Architecture
Ominous Whipped Cream Art Comes to London’s Trafalgar Square
August 03, 2020 04:41 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing
Art + Architecture
Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing
July 30, 2020 12:52 PM
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Michelle Baran

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Museums + Galleries
10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer
Art + Architecture
10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer
Playful furniture, Native art, and hidden grottoes are a few of the highlights from this season’s top exhibitions.
April 10, 2019 06:41 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Museums + Galleries
Airbnb Wants You to Have the Sleepover of Your Life—at the Louvre
April 02, 2019 06:00 PM
Museums + Galleries
Inside the Alan Cumming–Curated Hotel Suite Honoring Gay Rights
April 01, 2019 06:33 PM
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Pyramid Celebrates 30 Years With a Trippy Optical Illusion
April 01, 2019 05:15 PM
Museums + Galleries
The New National Museum of Qatar Opens in Doha
March 28, 2019 08:38 PM

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History + Culture
How to Visit Medieval Castles in Europe
History + Culture
14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit
October 18, 2023 12:24 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
The Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, is located on Lake Mohonk and has a Victorian exterior.
Hotels
The 9 Best Historic Hotels in the United States
October 13, 2023 10:51 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Catacombs are built in the underground quarries of Paris.
History + Culture
Learn the Bone-Chilling Lore Behind the Most Haunted Places in the World
October 11, 2023 10:59 AM
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Chloe Arrojado

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Festivals and Events
Forget the Hotel Luau, a Public Feast in Maui Honors Ancient Nature-to-Table Traditions
Festivals + Events
Forget the Hotel Luau, a Public Feast in Maui Honors Ancient Nature-to-Table Traditions
In the Hana backcountry, Native Hawaiian chefs, hunters, and fishermen collaborate each year to create the islands’ most authentic family dinner.
May 21, 2018 01:35 PM
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Kirsten Whatley
Festivals + Events
California’s Lightning in a Bottle Is the Feel-Good Music Festival of the Year
May 10, 2018 07:07 PM
Festivals + Events
5 Soccer-Crazy World Cup Destinations That Aren’t Russia
April 24, 2018 04:17 PM
Festivals + Events
Edition Hotels Gets Serious About Going Plastic-Free
April 19, 2018 12:27 PM
Festivals + Events
14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018
April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip
Books
The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip
September 27, 2019 06:34 PM
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Shannon Reed
Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States
History + Culture
Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States
September 26, 2019 12:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin
History + Culture
A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin
September 20, 2019 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites
UNESCO World Heritage
This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites
September 19, 2019 05:46 PM
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Michelle Baran
Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England
History + Culture
Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England
September 18, 2019 09:01 AM
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Lottie Gross
In Search of Proust in Paris
Books
In Search of Proust in Paris
September 17, 2019 02:46 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel
Books
15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel
September 17, 2019 12:00 PM
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Sara Button
The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020
Books
The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020
September 17, 2019 11:12 AM
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Sara Button
Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit
Books
Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit
September 16, 2019 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
1 Incredible Book Inspired Me to Go to Antarctica—3 Times
Books
1 Incredible Book Inspired Me to Go to Antarctica—3 Times
September 16, 2019 05:45 PM
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Sivani Babu
How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective
Art + Culture
How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective
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A Captivating Look at One of the World’s Last Wild Frontiers
History + Culture
A Captivating Look at One of the World’s Last Wild Frontiers
September 13, 2019 07:25 PM
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Sarah Buder
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
Books
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
September 12, 2019 05:51 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang
Art + Architecture
This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang
September 11, 2019 03:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States
Art + Architecture
This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States
September 10, 2019 09:24 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Yes, Burning Man Is Changing—and No, That’s Not a Bad Thing
Art + Architecture
Yes, Burning Man Is Changing—and No, That’s Not a Bad Thing
September 06, 2019 12:08 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Other Mayan Calendar: Best Annual Events on the Riviera Maya
Festivals + Events
The Other Mayan Calendar: Best Annual Events on the Riviera Maya
September 04, 2019 10:37 AM
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AFAR Editors
Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture
History + Culture
Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture
September 03, 2019 07:30 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
How Denver Became the Surprising Street Art Capital of the Country
Art + Architecture
How Denver Became the Surprising Street Art Capital of the Country
September 02, 2019 09:51 AM
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Heather Balogh Rochfort
Exploring Tokyo’s Art Scene Like a Local
Art + Culture
Exploring Tokyo’s Art Scene Like a Local
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A Dr. Seuss Exhibition Is Coming to Canada and the United States
Museums + Galleries
A Dr. Seuss Exhibition Is Coming to Canada and the United States
August 28, 2019 12:01 PM
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Mark Pratt
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall
Art + Architecture
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall
August 27, 2019 09:36 AM
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Allison C. Meier
Inside the Whimsical World of France’s Most Outrageous Street Theater Company
Art + Architecture
Inside the Whimsical World of France’s Most Outrageous Street Theater Company
August 23, 2019 12:45 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
Museums + Galleries
Spend the Night in a Room Inspired by a Signature Edward Hopper Painting
August 14, 2019 04:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Photoville Exhibit
Art + Architecture
The Free, Pop-Up Photo Festival You Can’t Miss in New York City
August 12, 2019 04:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
History + Culture
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
July 31, 2019 01:50 PM
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Billie Cohen
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
July 30, 2019 07:10 PM
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Carlye Wisel
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
Art + Architecture
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
Art + Culture
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
July 30, 2019 03:25 PM
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Liudas Dapkus
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
History + Culture
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
July 30, 2019 02:12 PM
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