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A Former Dentist’s Office Becomes an Intriguingly Layered Home in Mexico
As two ex–New Yorkers reimagine their lives in Mérida, they band together with a local team to create an unexpected residence.
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NYC Ferry Magic
Locals know this is the best way to see the city. Our guide to must-visit piers, parks, breweries, beaches, and more across NYC’s boroughs—by water.
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P.E. Guerin Makes Elegant Architectural Hardware in the Heart of the West Village
Hidden in plain sight amidst one of Manhattan’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this storied foundry has, since 1857, crafted the hardware for some of America’s finest homes (including its president’s).
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Dublin is Having Its Moment
A tale of two Dublins, two iconic hotels, and a host of new reasons to visit in 2024.
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Guinean Asylum Seekers Cook Iftar at NYC Food Bank
EVLovesNYC, a mutual aid organization, invites a team of the refugees it usually serves to cook a traditional Westi African iftar feast during Ramadan. Delicious mayhem ensues.
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Five Must-Try Brunch Spots in New York’s East Village
Enjoy an unrushed, sunlit morning meal with friends, pastry, eggs, coffee — and maybe even a cocktail — at these great East Village brunch destinations.
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Head to Mount Pleasant to Find Vancouver's Creative Scene
On your second trip to Van City, explore a new neighborhood.
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Visit Top Santa Barbara Wineries—Without All the Driving
Eliminate the backroads at these in-town tasting rooms where you can sip and swirl the day away.
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Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty
At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.
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Grand Central Madison Is New York City’s Most Transportive Train Station Thanks to Its Art
Massive mosaics by Yayoi Kusama and Kiki Smith plus more works bring verve and vibe to the city’s new terminal.
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This Amagansett Farm Stand Has the Gold Standard of Corn
Move over, Orville Redenbacher and Corn Kid. This Hamptons favorite is on its way to sweet corn domination.
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How to Spend the Perfect Weekend in West Marin
When I picture the California dream, I think of West Marin: windswept bluffs over the roiling Pacific Ocean, small boats putt-putting around languid Tomales Bay. . .
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How a Landmark Marcel Breuer Building Became a Groundbreaking, Energy-Conscious Hotel
After years left in disrepair, the brutalist Pirelli Building in New Haven, Connecticut, has been converted into a 165-room getaway that claims it will be the country’s first net-zero hotel.
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Find an Older, Wilder California at Point Reyes
A protected slice of national park heaven.
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The Red Vroom! Try These Matisse-Inspired Cocktails
Two inventive cocktails mark the first tasty collaboration between MoMA and The Modern.
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Six Small Shops to Visit in NYC’s West Village Right Now
Little visionary stores give this neighborhood a creative edge.
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A Fan's Notes: Oracle Park, Home of the SF Giants
The 40,000 plus-seat, LEED-certified stadium on the San Francisco Bay has plenty of interesting stories to tell.
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How to Upgrade Your House for Sustainability and Savings
These “green” retrofits benefit your budget and the planet.
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How to Recreate a Day in NYC From Home
Everyone’s reason to visit New York is different: the food (the restaurants, the street carts, the pizza), the architecture (the art deco landmarks like the Chrysler Building, the sleek office towers of Wall Street, the grand edifices like Grand Central Station)…
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What Traveling With an Anxious Child Has Taught Me
A travel editor discovers that her daughter’s diagnosed anxiety means different kinds of journeys ahead.
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Eileen Gray’s Modernist E-1027 Villa Reopens to Visitors on the French Riviera
Built as a love token by the trailblazing furniture designer and self-taught architect, the stunning coastal house, now hailed as a masterwork, has been meticulously restored to its original splendor.
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A Pair of New York Architects Build the Home of Their Dreams in Oaxaca
Stepping back from their practice in New York City to create a new home in Mexico, a couple of architects find themselves to be challenging clients.
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7 Best Hotels in Vancouver for a Truly Local Stay
Find the perfect hotel for your visit to this dreamy British Columbia city.
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Perfect U.S. Winter Getaways
Whether you’re craving winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are great for a short break.
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Fearless Interior Designer Brigette Romanek Uses Her Inside Voice
Charming chinoiserie meets '70s cool in the designer’s own eclectic L.A. bedroom.
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Walk Into An Italian Futurist's Greatest Work of Art
After a meticulous restoration, the extraordinary former apartment of Italian artist Giacomo Balla is opening to the public for the first time in Rome.
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5 New Washington, D.C. Hotels Offering a Truly Local Stay
When a hotel opening coincides with a pandemic, a different (dare we say, better?) kind of hospitality happens.
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The Perfect Road Trip Playlist
Ready to hit the open road? Load up your playlist with these 50 essential songs first.
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6 Cozy Upstate NY Airbnbs to Feed the Winter Soul
Hot tubs, fireplaces, ski trails elevate these rentals for regional staycation escapes.
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7 Luxury Train Trips to Take This Year
Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.
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How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home
So much of New Orleans’s charm comes from its atmosphere—more than the museums or activities or sights, the city’s allure is based on its friendly, funky attitude. While New Orleans definitely enjoys a rollicking Saturday night bacchanal, it also shows up to church on Sunday (or fully intends to)…
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What to Pack in Your Emergency Preparedness Kit
Having a disaster survival kit in your home doesn't make you a doomsday prepper, just smart.
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A Local's Guide to Shopping Orchard Street
This street—once known for pushcarts and just-arrived immigrants—offers a rich taste of NYC culture for art lovers in search of the next big thing and those simply in the market for a steel-boned corset.
Denali and Me, or How I Found Religion in the Halls of the Mountain King, USTOA
An Optometrist’s Midcentury Ranch House in Montreal Gets a Clear-Sighted Renovation, Dwell+
From Monks to Mermaids: 7 Fascinating Protected Soundscapes of Japan, Travel Trivia
A 1920s Queens Row House Gets an Art Deco–Inspired Update, Dwell
Best Books for National Park Lovers, U.S. Park Pass
5 Grand European Square You Can’t Miss, Travel Trivia
This Airstream/Mercedes-Benz Collab Touring Coach is Ideal for Summer Road Trips, Dwell
9 of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports, Travel Trivia
Boroughs, Beaches, and Kings: A Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods, AFAR
15 Places on Earth That Look Like Another Planet, Travel Trivia
Hawaiian Lantern Floating Festival Will Livestream Memorial Day Ritual, AFAR
Miss International Travel? Go to These National Parks Instead, US Park Pass
Underrated Places to See Wildflowers, Travel Trivia
The Worlds’s Coolest Funicular Railways, Travel Trivia
Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help, AFAR
10 Hotels That Used to Be Something Else Entirely, Travel Trivia
The Ultimate List of Bug-Out Bag Essentials, Good Housekeeping
5 Historic Sites Discovered by Accident, Travel Trivia
From Christian Dior to David Mamet, 9 Reasons You Should Head to London This Spring, AFAR
9 of the Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World, Travel Trivia
20 Cozy Country Inns to Visit This Christmas, CountryLiving.com
14 of the Best Small Mountain Towns to Visit for Winter Activities, CountryLiving.com
Unfinished Landmarks Around the World, Travel Trivia
Get It Before It’s Hot: Why You Should Go to New Orleans This Spring, AFAR
Best Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts, Travel + Leisure
What the Oscars Looked Like the Year You Were Born, Town + Country
Richard Linklater’s Boyhood: A Texas Valentine, Travel + Leisure
Luge Yourself on a Mountainside, Travel + Leisure
7 of the Quirkiest U.S. Landmarks, Travel Trivia
Amtrak Redefines the “Cattle Car” Travel + Leisure
We Are the World: Unexpected Maps, Travel + Leisure
12 Fascinating Civil War Sites, Travel + Leisure
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