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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

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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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A man and woman driving in a vintage car

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?

4 JAN 2018: the Casa Vicens museum, a landmark house designed by architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.
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Apr 28, 20235 min read

Like La Sagrada Família? Here's why you'll love the Gaudí masterpiece Casa Vicens

Algajola railway station. Balagne. Corse. France.

Apr 28, 20235 min read

Crossing Corsica on the "little train" is the best way to see its spectacular scenery

hiking in the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan
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Apr 28, 20237 min read

The top 9 scenic hikes in Michigan

Little River Light on Little River Island.

Apr 27, 20236 min read

10 best places to visit in Maine

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Apr 27, 20239 min read

8 of the best places to visit in Nigeria

The walking route between Bergamo and Brescia

Apr 27, 20232 min read

Hike between Italy’s capitals of culture on a new trail

Family beach day in Gordon's Bay, South Africa; Shutterstock ID 1463248628; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online ed; full: Cape Town day trips
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Apr 27, 20235 min read

The 6 best day trips from Cape Town

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Apr 26, 20233 min read

Bird enthusiasts are flocking to Alabama this summer - here's why

Cute boy in wheelchair going to swim
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Apr 26, 20233 min read

Greece is making hundreds of beaches accessible to more people

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Apr 25, 20236 min read

The best things to do in Maine with kids

Driving through Rub al Khali Desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, in UAE.

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I drove 5000 miles during my move from Oman to Spain. Here’s why

Apr 25, 20234 min read

Nashville in 5 shops: vintage finds, best-selling books and music souvenirs

Teenage girl (16-17) with brother (8-9) walking between vines growing in vineyard - stock photo

Apr 25, 20235 min read

Cape Town with kids

Apr 24, 20234 min read

Liverpool is set to shine during Eurovision. Here’s why it’s worth a visit

European Alps over lake Lugano in the distance
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Apr 24, 20233 min read

Do I need a visa to visit Switzerland?

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Three friends laughing on a tandem bicycle on a boardwalk in Cape Town

Apr 22, 20235 min read

How to visit Cape Town on a budget

Woman taking picture of Zurich and Limmat river, Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 1164818767; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Zurich for free
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Apr 21, 20236 min read

The 13 best free things to do in Zürich

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Apr 21, 20234 min read

It's almost time to see the synchronous fireflies at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

zebra in the highland of Malawi with rain clouds in tge background; Shutterstock ID 1667916826; your: Claire Naylor; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online editorial; full: Malawi things to know
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Apr 21, 20235 min read

13 things to know before traveling to Malawi

married cyclist couple man and woman take a break and share a laugh while sitting on benches in front of a spanish colonial architecture building train depot. their bicycles lean against a wall. horizontal composition taken in albuquerque, new mexico.

Apr 21, 20236 min read

6 underrated cities to add to your US itinerary

One Asian adult female visitor holding camera and looking at view through SBB train window in Zurich, Switzerland; Shutterstock ID 642224845; your: Tasmin Waby; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: Demand project/ Zurich TTK
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Apr 21, 20234 min read

What you need to know before traveling to Zürich

Apr 20, 20235 min read

Is it too late to get tickets to the Paris Olympics?

Crossing Europe at night might be the best new thing.

Apr 20, 20236 min read

I took the night train from Amsterdam to Zurich - with plenty of time for sightseeing

Elephant calf on the road at Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve.
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Apr 20, 20235 min read

5 of the best road trips in Malawi

African Adult Male on a bicycle cycling on a dirt road on a hill between tea plantations close to Mount Mulanje Southern Malawi Africa
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Apr 19, 20234 min read

How to get around in Malawi

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Apr 18, 20232 min read

Everything you need to know about getting a visa for Malawi

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Apr 18, 20234 min read

New Zealand is embracing cycling holidays with a network of new routes

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Apr 18, 20238 min read

The 10 best places to visit in Malawi

Rainbow Bridge National Monument at night with the Milky Way.
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Apr 18, 20234 min read

Find the perfect spot in the US for your next stargazing adventure

Apr 17, 20239 min read

Savor the summer in San Antonio

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