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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Urs Flueeler/EPA/Shutterstock (8127521a)..Swiss Wrestler Joerg Abderhalden (l) Fights Against Kilian Wenger During the Federal Wrestling and Alpine Games Festival in Frauenfeld Switzerland 22 August 2010 There Are Up to 200 000 Visitors Expected at the Three Days Festival Running From 20 to 22 August the Winner of the Wrestling Competition the Wrestling King (schwingerkoenig) Enjoys Huge Popularity in Switzerland Swiss Alpine Wrestling Called 'Schwingen' is the Oldest Sport in Switzerland Switzerland Schweiz Suisse Frauenfeld..Switzerland Wrestling Frauenfeld Festival 2010 - Aug 2010
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May 24, 20238 min read

Get into: Schwingen (Swiss wrestling)

Cannes, France - April 5, 2022: Canneseries Season 5 and MIPTV, The Spring International Television Market with general Atmosphere. Sea, Meer, Mare, Mandoga Media Germany (Photo by Mandoga Media/picture alliance via Getty Images)
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May 24, 20235 min read

How to yacht like a celebrity in the south of France (on a budget)

A traveler waits with luggage at Berlin central station during a strike by public workers in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 27, 2023. Germanys air and rail services ground to a halt Monday during a one-day strike as workers join peers in France and the UK to fight for higher pay. Photographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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May 24, 20234 min read

France has banned some short flights - what does this mean for travelers?

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May 23, 20236 min read

8 of the best day trips from Boston

May 23, 20234 min read

6 Challenging Adventures in Nevada

May 23, 20235 min read

6 Not-Too-Challenging Adventures in Nevada

May 23, 20235 min read

7 Easy Ways to Experience Nevada’s Outdoors

May 23, 20237 min read

My neurodivergent son taught me how to travel the world

BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 09: Techno music enthusiasts and revellers take part in the 2022 Loveparade "Rave the Planet" on July 9, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. The Loveparade was an iconic annual event in Berlin from 1989 until 2006, after which it moved to cities in Germany's Ruhr region due to financial considerations. In 2010 tragedy struck the Loveparade when 21 people died and over 600 were injured in a crush in a tunnel leading to the event. Today's Loveparade, with at least 20,000 expected participants, is the first to take place since then. (Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)
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May 23, 20234 min read

Save the date for euphoric electronica: Rave the Planet returns to Berlin this July

A scene from the annual Christmas Day swim, with hundreds of swimmers turning up for a leap into the water at the Forty Foot this morning, in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin..On Wednesday, December 25, 2019, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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May 22, 20235 min read

7 cities with incredible swimming spots

Group of campers in the Scottish Highlands; Shutterstock ID 1247570566; your: Sloane Tucker; gl: 65050 ; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Scotland Things to Know Article

May 22, 20236 min read

10 things only Scottish locals know – and you should too before traveling there

Hot Springs, VA historic downtown village city in Virginia countryside closeup of autumn tree leaves framing tower of old building architecture
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May 21, 20237 min read

You’ve probably never been to Bath County, Virginia. Here’s why you should

Ancient fortified village of Gemona del Friuli. Italy; Shutterstock ID 1514702615; your: Ben N Buckner; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Friuli Venezia Giulia
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May 19, 20237 min read

A week in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy’s mosaic

young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium
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Young asian female traveller walking sight seeing hand take photo with camera sunset at street downtown in Brussels, Belgium

May 18, 20236 min read

11 things to know before visiting Brussels

Balestrand, Norway - June 23, 2022: Gaularfjellet scenic route. A static shot of a solid black Tesla Model 3 dual motor long range with tinted windows and aero wheels. Winding roads. Selective focus; Shutterstock ID 2203948519; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: best EV road trips in Europe
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May 17, 202311 min read

The 7 best European itineraries for an electric-vehicle road trip

Man Riding Bicycle on Historic Route 66 in New Mexico, USA. Focus on Road Print.; Shutterstock ID 1734099434; your: Brian Healy; gl: 65050; netsuite: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; full: New bike lanes on Route 66
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May 16, 20233 min read

Route 66 is getting a bike-friendly upgrade

Joe Sills and Liz Hooper at end of the Camino de Santiago.

May 16, 20236 min read

Hiking the Camino? Why it's worth a detour on the Variante Espiritual

ROTORUA, NZL - APR 24 2017:Hands of a Jade ornamental green rock carver at work. New Zealand Jade protected under the Treaty of Waitangi, and the exploitation of it is restricted and closely monitored; Shutterstock ID 633183242; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Greenstone pendants in New Zealand
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May 16, 20236 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: greenstone pendants in New Zealand

People enjoying the surfing beach of Woolacombe

May 15, 20234 min read

This English beauty spot is the UK's first World Surfing Reserve - but what does that mean?

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May 12, 20233 min read

Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher's outfits are the stars of this new London exhibition

May 12, 20235 min read

Spain’s best music festivals to experience in summer 2023

Clear water and rocks in Lake Tahoe.

May 11, 20232 min read

Lake Tahoe's alpine waters are the clearest in decades. Here's why

PARIS, FRANCE -28 JULY 2015- Two hip hop dancers in front of walls covered with graffiti street art in the French capital.; Shutterstock ID 317745779; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Hip hop Paris
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May 11, 20238 min read

Get into Parisian hip-hop and rap

Teens running into the waves at the beach, focus on water spray
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May 10, 20235 min read

9 best beaches in Michigan

May 10, 20234 min read

Postcard from Edinburgh: A local's favorite spots in the city

Four young adult friends wait on the waterfront in Portland, Maine

May 10, 20235 min read

How to get around Maine, from the parks to the ocean

May 10, 20233 min read

Hiking and healing in the Himalayas: how India is embracing adventure therapy treks

Young black woman walking in Paris near Notre Dame cathedral.

May 9, 20234 min read

Here's what you need to know about visas when visiting France

Teenage boy and girl walking on the beach barefoot in Acadia National Park.

May 9, 20233 min read

The best time to visit Maine for every kind of vacation

May 9, 20234 min read

Porto in 5 Shops: quirky souvenirs, textiles and traditions

Grand Rapids, MI, US- July 2, 2017: Scenery at Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, integrating horticulture and sculpture throughout its site as Michigan’s 2nd most popular tourist attraction.

May 9, 20235 min read

Best things to do in Michigan with kids

May 8, 20232 min read

How can I see the Six Forgotten Giants sculptures in Copenhagen?

A woman hikes along the cliff edge in Maines Acadia National Park, Maine

May 6, 20237 min read

The top 10 hiking trails in Maine

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A group of friends cooking seafood over a fire outdoors in Maine

May 6, 20236 min read

The best ways to cut costs on a trip to Maine

With the Detroit Michigan skyline in the background, a woman runs through a flock of resting seagulls, prompting them to fly off.
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May 5, 20236 min read

12 things to know before visiting Michigan

May 5, 20237 min read

Take a train through the misty Celtic landscapes of northern Spain and Portugal

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Royal enthusiasts are seen camped on The Mall as preparations continue for The Coronation on May 05, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of King Charles III and The Queen Consort will take place on May 6, part of a three-day celebration. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
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May 5, 20236 min read

Traveling to London for the royal coronation? Here's what you need to know

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May 5, 20235 min read

Burgundy is famous for vineyards - but here's why you should visit its burgeoning beer trail

May 4, 20234 min read

This new train connection will get you from Orlando to Miami in three hours

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May 4, 20236 min read

12 things to know before going to Maine

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Train at Moorpark Station under the Sunset.
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May 4, 20234 min read

Los Angeles to San Francisco by sleeper train? It's happening in 2024

The architecture of the five-story Kenneth C. Griffin Exploration Atrium in the new Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation is inspired by natural Earth processes of wind and water and the ways in which they shape landscapes that are exciting to explore. The Griffin Atrium serves as a gateway into the Museum from Columbus Avenue, featuring skylights for natural illumination and alluring sightlines that invite visitors to explore various levels and galleries, including the new Susan and Peter J. Solomon Family Insectarium and Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Collections Core. Located on the second floor, the landing at the top of the staircase opens up to the full scope of the Kenneth C. Griffin Atrium, with views of the Gilder Center’s new engaging exhibits.
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May 4, 20234 min read

NYC’s natural history museum gets an awe-inspiring new wing

Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the FraumÃ¼nster Church.(Kirche FraumÃ¼nster) and GrossmÃ¼nster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
Iconic view of central Zurich on a warm summer evening. Main city sights including the Fraumünster Church.(Kirche Fraumünster) and Grossmünster cathedral are seen on the banks of the Limmat River.
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May 4, 20236 min read

10 ways to make your money go further in Zürich

May 3, 20235 min read

Postcard from Hudson Valley - my trip to upstate New York in photos

May 3, 20234 min read

Sydney will become an illuminated work of art as Vivid Sydney kicks off this month

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May 2, 20234 min read

Edinburgh in 5 Shops: local art, Scottish tweed and cozy knitwear

Outdoor spa at Juvet Landscape Hotel in Norway

May 2, 20233 min read

Inside the incredible Norwegian hotel where “Succession” was filmed

brazilian flag and havaianas at Copacabana's beach , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday February 18th, 2014 (Photo by Paulo Fridman/Corbis via Getty Images)
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May 2, 20236 min read

You’ll see this everywhere: Havaianas in Brazil

Sleeping Bear Point - stock photo

May 1, 20238 min read

13 tips for visiting Michigan on a budget

GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO - FEBRUARY 4: El Rancho de Apa, Located in Guaynabo. Famous for slow roasting pigs on a spit, with a traditional Puerto Rico twirling technique.  Instagram: elranchodeapa
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May 1, 20237 min read

Comida criolla, cocktails and coffee: Puerto Rico’s culinary delights

Travelers rushing through one of Chicago O'Hare airport terminals.
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May 1, 20233 min read

Summer flying forecast in the US: pricey, crowded and unpredictable. Here's how to prepare

Cape Elizabeth, USA - June 10, 2017: Young couple walking on trail by edge of cliff rocks at Portland Head Lighthouse in Fort Williams park in Maine during summer day

May 1, 20237 min read

9 of Maine’s best beaches for iconic lighthouses, rocky tide pools and even moose sightings

Family looking at Cevennes mountain background in France
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A woman and two kids looking over Cévennes National Park from a hilltop

Apr 30, 20238 min read

You've probably never been to Cévennes National Park. Here's why you should

Mackinac Island, Michigan, August 8, 2016: Vacationers take on Market Street on Mackinac Island that is lined with shops and restaurants. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island.
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Vacationers cycling and walking along Market Street on Mackinac Island in Michigan.

Apr 29, 20235 min read

How to get around in Michigan

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Apr 28, 20237 min read

8 must-do road trips in Michigan

F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional "Limmatschwimmen" ("swim down the Limmat river") attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
F0X52H Zurich, Switzerland. 22nd August, 2015. Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city. Sunny weather and warm temperatures at Zurich's traditional Limmatschwimmen (swim down the Limmat river) attracted 4500 swimmers who, equipped with rubber turtles and other fancy floating devices, enjoyed drifting down the river through Zurich. Credit: Erik Tham/Alamy Live News
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Swimmers are jumping into Zurich's cool Limmat river to drift down 2km through the city.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Best time to visit Zürich

Golden pagoda of Nan lian garden in Hong Kong city with beautiful background ; Shutterstock ID 521749765; your: Alex Butler; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Hong Kong flights
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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Get ready to apply for free flights to Hong Kong as next phase in giveaway opens

Apr 28, 20233 min read

Why are flights so expensive this summer?

Photograph of Vernal Fall from John Muir Trail, Yosemite National Park California.

Apr 28, 20232 min read

Yosemite National Park to temporarily close due to expected snowmelt flooding

Small girl with a life jacket on, jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.
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A small girl with a life jacket on jumps off a diving board into a remote lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula while her brother watches.

Apr 28, 20234 min read

When is the best time to visit Michigan?

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