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Himeji Castle Shrine in Himeji, Japan

Religion and tradition are deeply connected in Japanese culture, especially with Shintoism where hundreds of not thousands of gods rule over various things....

Why Did Henry Ford Build a Midwestern Town in the Amazon Rainforest?

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. Elah Feder: Johanna, do you ever buy lottery tickets? Johanna Mayer: No, never. Not...

Benjamin Harrison Gravesite in Indianapolis, Indiana

Come for the criminal; stay for the POTUS! Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) was the 23rd President of the United States (POTUS) and grandson of 9th...

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Share a tip on a great gallery or museum in Europe | Travel

While Europe’s famous museums and galleries draw the crowds with their blockbuster exhibitions, it can be more rewarding to discover wonderful art in out-of-the-way...

The Best Airbnb Experiences in New York City

There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of...

Villa Seurat in Paris, France

In Paris, the 14th arrondissement is rarely visited by tourists. Yet many places there are worth a visit. The Villa Seurat is one...

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Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026 | Finland holidays

A floating community sauna on the frozen Oulu River seemed as good a place as any to ask Finnish locals what they think of...

25 Best Holiday Gifts for Travelers in 2025

Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of...

Bonnie and Clyde Death Site in Gibsland, Louisiana

This roadside marker in Bienville Parish, Louisiana marks the site where infamous outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed on...

‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks | United Kingdom holidays

Cheshire’s mini MatterhornWho needs the Swiss Alps when you have Macclesfield Forest on your doorstep? Walking from Trentabank car park, the 506-metre peak of...

The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines,...

Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir in Hong Kong

In December 2020, demolition work atop Bishop Hill in Shek Kip Mei district uncovered the long forgotten Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir. Upon breaching...

Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale | Lake District holidays

A tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and her mate replies, hooting eerily from the forest below. A white dome floats in the gloaming...

Capital One Venture X Business Card Review: Is It Worth It?

I’m a sucker for a good travel rewards card. Over the years, I’ve collected a small handful of them — not because I love...

Doube's Trestle Bridge in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

There was a time, once, when nearly every small town in Ontario was connected by trains. Those days are long gone now, but...

Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice | Cornwall holidays

The light is fading fast as I stand inside Tregeseal stone circle near St Just. The granite stones of the circle are luminous in...

Why Your Airplane Ticket is So Expensive

I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles...