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Spring time in Downtown Asheville overlooking city skyline with wild rhododendron flowers in foreground.
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Spring time in Downtown Asheville overlooking city skyline with wild rhododendron flowers in foreground.

Jul 17, 20247 min read

17 of the best things to do in and around Asheville, North Carolina

APRIL 29, 2024: Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain. Carmen Anton, one of BIT 2025’s hosts, entering the park from the main stone entrance, her walking through the park, through the trees, at the park’s lake, and at the Crystal Palace. We did her interview at a “quiet spot” which didn’t end up being quiet at all since a man nearby started to perform random songs on glasses

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Jul 16, 20245 min read

Protecting Spain’s heritage: Barcelona, Madrid and beyond

Season 2 of HBO's White Lotus filmed in Italy

Jul 16, 20249 min read

12 of the best movies and TV shows set in Italy

Castle Bojnice, central Europe, Slovakia. UNESCO. Sunset light.

Jul 16, 20247 min read

The 9 unmissable things to do in Slovakia

Huge octopus art car installation that emits fire. Fire show in the middle of a desert with people dancing around it. Partying at the music festival and enjoying the fire show at Burning Man Festival.

Jul 16, 20249 min read

Everything you need to know about Burning Man, from someone who’s been three times

SAINT-SULIAC, FRANCE - AUGUST 5, 2018: Musicians band plays at traditional festival taking back this Breton fishing village to early 1900s. Typical costumes, dancing, singing, food. ; Shutterstock ID 2180575977; purchase_order: 65050; job: Online editorial; client: Breton music dancing; other: Claire N
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SAINT-SULIAC, FRANCE - AUGUST 5, 2018: Musicians band plays at traditional festival taking back this Breton fishing village to early 1900s. Typical costumes, dancing, singing, food.

Jul 15, 20245 min read

You'll see this everywhere: traditional Breton music and dancing

Luckenbach, TX.
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Jul 14, 202410 min read

Unique experiences through West Texas and Hill Country

May 17, 2024: This morning, we filmed at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo, which makes award-winning cheeses - especially Manchego cheese. We met with Miguel Romero Saiz, who gave us a tour of the facility. He showed us all the steps of making their cheese. Afterwards, we did a tasting of their award-winning cheese.

Afterward, we went to a nearby farm where they milk sheep for their cheese. Local farmer Jose Andres Prieto Valencia showed us how he herds the sheep and milks them.
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Jul 12, 20248 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

Paris Plage Popup Urban Beach
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Paris Plage Popup Urban Beach

Jul 12, 20245 min read

In Paris for the Summer Olympics? Here's what else is happening

People riding bicycles at night with Chicago skyline in background
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Jul 10, 20249 min read

The perfect 48 hours in Chicago

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A woman diving off a rock into a beautiful mountain lake.

Jul 9, 20244 min read

Choose the best time for your visit to Bozeman with our seasonal guide

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Jul 8, 20245 min read

See New York City through the eyes of "Friends"

May 16, 2024: We started the day at the Centro Ecuestre Los Caireles. There we met our hosts Miguel Angel and his brother Jesus, who own and run the farm. (Miguel Angel wore a black vest.) The Centro is a horse back riding school. We shot pics at their farm and then headed to the town of Consuegra. On the mountain overlooking the town, there is a castle and several windmills. We shot pics and video of Miguel Angel and Jesus riding around the windmills and the castle. This area is notable because it is where the fictional Don Quixote rode around in Miguel de Cervantes’ famous novel. Afterward, we returned back to El Centro where we filmed our hosts riding by grape vineyards and olive groves to the nearby Villafranca de los Caballeros lagoons.
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Jul 8, 202410 min read

Celebrating Sustainable Spain

Bison at sunset in Grand Teton National Park. Bison grazing on the plain in from of Mount Moran.

Jul 8, 20248 min read

10 amazing places to visit in Wyoming for big nature, outdoor adventure and cool towns

Red cabin set in the wood and sorrounded by soft white snow, some trees and a creek. Blue Ridge mountains, North of Georgia, US.
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Jul 5, 20243 min read

The best times to visit Georgia through the seasons

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. (L to R) Corey Mylchreest as Young King George, India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte in episode 106 of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Cr. Nick Wall/Netflix © 2023
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Jul 2, 20247 min read

Explore the real Georgian-era history of England inspired by Netflix's Queen Charlotte

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Jun 28, 20246 min read

13 Bridgerton filming locations you can actually visit

People look at El Rostro de la Diosa (The Face of the Earch Goddess) in a museum at the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, Mexico November 14, 2017. ; Shutterstock ID 2463413745; purchase_order: 65050; job: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; client: Discover Aztec history in Mexico City; other: Brian Healy
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People look at El Rostro de la Diosa (The Face of the Earch Goddess) in a museum at the Templo Mayor in Mexico City, Mexico

Jun 26, 20244 min read

6 places to find Aztec history in and around Mexico City

Person stands near the doorway to the Monastery (Ad Deir) in Petra.
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Jun 25, 20246 min read

Visiting Petra? Here's how to do it responsibly

Ferry to Historic District waterfront of Savannah, Georgia
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Jun 22, 20244 min read

When is the best time to visit Savannah?

Jun 14, 20246 min read

A first-time guide to Puducherry, India

Traditional windmills with blue sky, A small village with tourist, Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Dutch town Zaandijk near Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Jun 11, 20246 min read

6 great day trips from Amsterdam for canals, windmills, cutting-edge buildings and more

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Machu Picchu ruins in the morning sun

Jun 11, 20245 min read

Machu Picchu has new routes for 2024 – here's what you need to know

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Jun 6, 20246 min read

The best time to visit Ecuador: a seasonal guide

Rainforest walk in Costa Rica or Panama City, Panama

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Jun 4, 20247 min read

Costa Rica vs Panama: which of these Central American gems is right for you?

Glastonbury/UNITED KINGDOM-06/05/2019 photo from Glastonbury Festival in Glastonbury; Shutterstock ID 1465806752; GL: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Glasto guide; name: Claire Naylor
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Jun 4, 20246 min read

A guide to Glastonbury 2024: packing and planning tips from someone who's done it

Dolly Parton Experience 2024

Jun 3, 20246 min read

Dolly Parton unveils Dollywood’s newest attraction

April 5, 2014: The colourfully lit fountain at Centennial Olympic Park with a Ferris wheel in the background.
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Jun 1, 20247 min read

15 ways to take in Atlanta – for free

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May 27, 20247 min read

Rishikesh vs Varanasi: which of these two riverside Indian cities should you visit?

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May 23, 20248 min read

11 top places to experience Nova Scotia

Spain, Barcelona, Catalonia Catalunya, Ciutat Vella, historic center, El Born, Plaza Fossar de les Moreres, memorial square, buildings, flats, pedestrians, man, woman, Spanish Europe EU Eurozone,

May 21, 20248 min read

The ultimate (long) weekend in Barcelona

May 20, 202412 min read

Coasts, Castles and Culture: Nine days on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

JULY 10, 2015: Crowd of revelers in front of the main stage at EXIT 2015 Music Festival during a set by heavy metal band Motorhead.
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May 19, 20246 min read

First-timer's guide to packing for a music festival

Overlooking view of the Lake Konigssee from Jenner peak, Berchtesgaden, Germany.
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trekking trail

May 18, 202410 min read

10 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles

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May 17, 20246 min read

Passport to Portugal: Six ways to dive into its culture

BALTIMORE, USA - APRIL, 30 2014 Books Shelf inside a library Antique and rare Books inside The Peabody Library building, opened in 1878, was designed by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind ; Shutterstock ID 349835384; GL: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: Best libraries in the US; name: Brian Healy
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May 17, 20247 min read

10 of the USA’s most beautiful and inspiring libraries

Hurricane shelter sign with Coconut Palm trees in the background on Little Cayman Island near the airport
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May 16, 20242 min read

How to travel to the Caribbean during hurricane season

May 15, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: Soak in Tampere, Finland, the sauna capital of the world

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May 15, 20248 min read

Get to know the Indigenous side of Edmonton, Alberta's capital city

May 6, 20245 min read

A reason to visit Tucson: the UNESCO-worthy Mission Garden

Sedona Daily Life, Arizona

May 4, 20248 min read

Best neighborhoods in Sedona

Amsterdam The Netherlands - April 26, 2014: Amsterdam canals full of boats and people in orange at the Prinsengracht during the celebration of kings day on April 26, 2014 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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May 2, 20245 min read

The best time to go to the Netherlands

May 1, 20246 min read

The ultimate long weekend in Washington, DC

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Apr 27, 20245 min read

10 of the best things to do in and around Ashland, Oregon

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: People gather at the historic White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village to perform an "Irish Funeral" to protest the change in ownership of the bar on March 21, 2019 in New York City. The White Horse Tavern, dating back to 1880, has been known as a haven for artists. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
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Apr 23, 20246 min read

10 timeless literary bars around the world

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The Roman Forum from the Capitoline Museum, Rome, Italy

Apr 19, 20244 min read

Rome to revamp historic center with new visitor-friendly promenade

Taj Mahal or Hawa Mahal

Apr 18, 20246 min read

Agra vs Jaipur: which Indian city is best?

Roman Bridge and Guadalquivir river, Great Mosque, Cordoba
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Apr 12, 20249 min read

8 European cities with incredible architecture

Ocean Drive at sunset, South Beach, Miami
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lummus park

Apr 12, 20245 min read

Best time to visit Miami

Devil's Bridge Trail (3.9 miles) is one of Sedona's most popular out-and-back trails

Apr 11, 20248 min read

12 free things to do in Sedona, Arizona

Palm trees and road in Miami Beach, Florida
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Apr 10, 20246 min read

7 best road trips in Florida

San Francisco, USA. 7th Jan, 2018. A woman visits the Asian Art Museum on Free Sunday in San Francisco, the United States, Jan. 7, 2018

Apr 10, 20248 min read

12 essential sites to learn about Asian American history

USA-Washington-DC-Fly View Productions-GettyImages-2052274111-RF Black senior couple exploring the Washington Mall while visiting Washington DC. A vibrant senior couple walk hand in hand while touring Washington DC on a fun and relaxing winter vacation, with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument visible in the background. © Fly View Productions / Getty Images

Apr 9, 20245 min read

The best time to visit Washington, DC

Seattle, Washington, USA - October 2018: Architectural views of the Seattle Public Library.; Shutterstock ID 1901529775; your: Ann Douglas Lott; gl: 65050; netsuite: Editorial; full: Free things to do in Washington state

Apr 4, 20247 min read

10 free things to do in Washington state

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Apr 4, 20245 min read

Copy my trip: Sandboarding, festivals and epic sunsets in Western Australia

A young mixed race family spends time together outside in Washington state, enjoying the beauty of the woods in the PNW. The dad holds his boy on his shoulders.

Apr 3, 20249 min read

The best time to visit Washington State: a month-by-month guide

Iceland tourist by Old Farmhouse Laufas Glaumbaer farm Folk Museum turf roof houses in Varmahlid, Skagafjordur. Icelandic tourist destination and attraction landmark. Woman walking Icelandic sweater.; Shutterstock ID 1789772660; GL: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Iceland alternative experiences; name: Claire Naylor
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Mar 31, 20246 min read

Get away from the crowds in Iceland with these 10 alternative experiences

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Mar 29, 20245 min read

Best time to visit Alaska

Mar 29, 20245 min read

Jaipur in 5 Shops: block-print silks, home linens and bargain books by the kilo

BEIJING, CHINA - AUG 8: First anniversary celebration of Olympic game on August 8, 2009 in Beijing. Stadium is light up in red with water reflection.; Shutterstock ID 60333574; GL: -; netsuite: -; full: -; name: -
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Mar 26, 20248 min read

9 modern architectural marvels worth traveling for

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