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Beyond mild pad Thai rice noodles – or papaya salad for those who can take the heat – Phuket offers an intriguing mix of cuisines, a product of the island’s tin-mining history. The Chinese-Peranakan love flash-fried Hokkien noodles and dim sum. The Muslim population goes for roti, which is sweet or savory pan-fried bread. Those from
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Indigenous art, often full of symbolism and meaning, is an important part of Nevada’s rich cultural tapestry. Spanning a wide array of traditional forms from pottery to painting, basket weaving to beadwork, these expressions tell stories that explore themes of identity and nature, spirituality and history. Nevada artists Adrian Stevens and Sean Snyder are redefining
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Nevada’s landscapes are a mosaic of glimmering lakes, rugged mountain ranges, fiery canyons, and towering dunes. This diversity provides an astonishing array of easy, intermediate and challenging activities that you can spend a lifetime enjoying without repeating the same adventure twice. The best part? Nevada is home to more than 60 million acres of public
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Considered two of the most emblematic neighborhoods in Mexico City for their historical architectural value, bohemian lifestyle, and diverse gastronomical offerings, Colonia Roma and Colonia Condesa are destinations of their own. Residents here are a mix of white-collar to creative-type chilangos (as Mexico City locals are often called) and mid- to long-term migrants from other
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Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Once overshadowed by its reputation for quick shots and cheap imitations, tequila has transformed into a refined spirit deserving of profound appreciation. This metamorphosis has been driven by a boom in premium and artisanal tequilas that showcase the spirit’s craftsmanship and heritage. Like bourbon, which was
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The 400 or so public markets in Mexico City are where the city’s fabled food culture comes to life, where culinary traditions get disseminated and find new expression. Indeed, these crucial social and economic spaces are where millions of people eat, work, shop and network daily – in a manner that has remained relatively unchanged over
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In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, burned homes are seen during the Palisades fire in the Malibu area of Los Angeles county, California on January 9, 2025.  Josh Edelson | Afp | Getty Images Airlines have extended travel waivers for Los Angeles airports as wildfires continue to burn in the area. American Airlines,
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Nick Ray is the author of the Phnom Penh and Siem Reap chapters in the 14th edition of Lonely Planet’s Cambodia guidebook scheduled to be released in September 2025. Some Cambodians wryly observe that Cambodia has three seasons – hot, hotter and hottest – but in reality, there are distinct dry and wet seasons that define the harvest
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Towards the end of 2024, Houston restaurateur Michael Sambrooks had a tough decision to make. The founder and owner of Sambrooks Hospitality Group, known for its collection of Texas smokehouse restaurants specializing in live-fire cooking, opened Andiron restaurant, a sumptuously designed, high-end steakhouse in 2023. But in late 2024, after much consideration, Sambrooks decided to
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There’s nothing quite like bathing in the blissfully warm, mineral-rich waters of an onsen on a trip to Japan. For generations, both locals and visitors have flocked to these ancient hot springs to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit. And one place in particular stands out for experiencing Japan’s most famous contribution to holistic healing. Wakayama
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Who doesn’t want to visit Vietnam? This Southeast Asian powerhouse has it all: beautiful beaches, unparalleled history, diverse cultures…and did we mention the food? The country’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City tend to be most travelers’ first impressions of this singular country. They’re both cosmopolitan, exciting and oh-so-Vietnamese – and yet
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Icelandic water is some of the purest and cleanest in the world. And Icelanders have turned enjoying this natural resource into an art and a science. The Blue Lagoon is just the beginning. From sprawling lagoon complexes with multi-step bathing rituals to tiny secluded natural pools, you’ll find a variety of geothermal facilities across the
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