Month: November 2024

Driving across state lines along the Northern bend of the American treasure that is Lake Tahoe, it’s hard to miss the obnoxiously-iconic signage that welcomes visitors from California the exact way anyone traveling to Nevada would expect: “Casino.” As that distracts you in one direction, probably getting lost in the Tahoe landscape in the other,
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The city of San Sebastián in northern Spain has more incredible food and drink experiences than some entire countries, packed into a picturesque jumble of streets, surrounded by gorgeous mountains and easily accessible beaches.  The top item on most visitors’ to-do lists is, quite rightly, downing a plethora of pintxos (small bites) and fizzy txakoli
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Malaysia offers two countries for the price of one: the cosmopolitan Peninsular Malaysia, with its historic cities, tea plantations, offshore islands and rich multicultural heritage; and rugged Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, where the travel gets less comfortable but more thrilling once you leave the cities of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. The good news is that
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Most visitors to Central Switzerland base themselves in Lucerne in order to explore the glorious landscape that surrounds it, but don’t forget to make some time for the city itself. Not only does it have a gorgeous setting on the shore of the Vierwaldstättersee (Lake Lucerne), but it offers world-class museums, fascinating history, a lively
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While Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, there’s no reason to stay stateside with your wine list. Wines from all over can find a seat at the table and be partners to the complex flavors and textures in your feast. Here are a few to consider. WHITES Attems “Cicinis” Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Collio DOC. Round
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Affectionately known as the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, Philadelphia has top things to do for sports fans, museum-goers and everyone in between. The large, bustling city is known for its historical significance in cementing the country’s democracy as much as it’s known for being the land of Philly cheesesteaks (and yes, you
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Long the domain of savvy sailors and fly-in millionaires, the spectacular Grenadines also offer plenty for the independent traveler – you don’t need your own boat to fully explore the magnificent archipelago. Spanning the nations of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada, the Lesser Antilles region offers a wide variety of authentic Caribbean experiences
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Christmas is coming up! And instead of deciding on what to cook, pivot to deciding on where to eat. Plenty of New York City restaurants are hosting exquisite Christmas Day brunches and dinners. Make December 25 the most delicious Wednesday of the year by securing a seat at one of these local restaurants hosting Christmas
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Founded a little over a century ago, the largest city in Alaska is composed of neighborhoods with a newness and spaciousness you won’t find in denser, older places. Urban districts this far north are spread out and subtly influenced by the yawning wilderness that surrounds them. And you might be surprised at just how cosmopolitan some of
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