From robot shows and poop museums to geek culture and maid cafes, Tokyo offers no shortage of offbeat activities you won't find anywhere else.
Flight booked? Check. Itinerary planned? Check. Local language learned…? Find out why this travel writer thinks adding a Rosetta Stone subscription, which are up to 55% off right now, to your trip planning checklist so you can master at least a handful of key phrases will make your next international trip an infinitely better experience.
Whenever I cross the state line and find myself in New Mexico, I feel like I’ve entered another country. Nowhere else in the U.S.– at least in the 44 states I’ve been to — do you find such distinct culture throughout the entire state. This is the kind of place where chiles are so paramount to local cuisine, even McDonald’s sells a green chile cheeseburger.
Delicious and eclectic restaurants abound here, so head to Providence for big city flavor at small city prices.
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As a travel writer who spends several months out of every year reporting on the road, I know all too well that the only thing better than an epic hike, run, or ride is having a great place to settle in and recap the day over a pint and a heaping plate of food. These bars, restaurants, and spas around the world offer delicious snacks, refreshing drinks, and plenty of history, making them the most must-see après destinations on the planet.
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More than two dozen women tested synthetic and wool long underwear from 18 brands. These are the products that came out on top.
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We tested dozens of pens in search of the all-time best. Whether for beginners or pen enthusiasts, these are our absolute favorite pens at every budget.
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JaPOW has become the dream pilgrimage for most skiers and riders today, but when you’re not getting face shots, here’s a list of everything else you should be doing on your trip to Japan.
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In the past 18 months, I’ve boarded airplanes more than 30 times in a dozen countries. Each time, I’ve gotten a bit better at packing and a bit less likely to forget things that make traveling easier. Here are my suggestions for stress-free packing for your next adventure.
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It’s unclear who instituted the rule.
It might have been Robert Chesebro Jr., whose grandfather, Herbert, founded Wigwam as Hand-Knit Hosiery in 1905. Or maybe it was Margaret Newhard and Chris Chesebro, his kids, who came up with the idea.
But one thing is for sure: It didn’t matter how many hours the Chesebro kids spent playing on the factory floor, taking turns pushing one another down the aisles in huge bins made for carrying yarn and socks. They needed to work elsewhere before getting a gig with the family business, period.
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Instead of experiencing the holiday in Mexico City, go a little further off the beaten path for more intimate Noche and Dia de Muertos celebrations in Erongaricuaro
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Avoid coral-killing chemical sunscreens and try one of these safer sun-protection methods
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Finding your new home and signing the papers might be the hard part, but figuring out how to decorate it just so isn’t exactly easy, either. So we asked interior designer Christina Tello, of Portland-based Tello Interiors, where to start.
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The new cross-country trail weaves through some of the region’s most famous historic sites. On a recent trip with Experience Jordan, I hiked from Dana to Petra, the UNESCO World Heritage Center, and it was an incredible cultural immersion, physical challenge and peek into the past. Explore how to experience a hike along the Jordan Trail.
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After a fall on Mt. Rainier in 2012, Stacy Wren Liedle found herself dealing with a different kind of injury.
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The best underwear is the kind you don’t notice. When you do, it’s probably not doing its job. Finding out mid-run or mid-hike that your underwear just won’t stay in place sucks. A literal pain in the butt.
So with help from four other testers, who wear sizes extra small to large, I set out to find the best options for spending time outdoors. We tried 20 pairs of underwear—hipsters, bikinis, boy shorts, cheekies, and thongs—from nine different outdoor brands. All promised to be the ultimate you’ll-never-go-back underwear.
Without a doubt, Rhode Island is home to some of New England's best beaches. And you've probably never heard of most of them.
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There’s been a long-held belief that the subtext of “sustainable” is “brace yourself for sub-par performance.”
But as brands throughout the outdoor industry experiment with food waste, bioplastics, and other non-traditional natural fibers, they’re quickly finding incredible performance qualities inherent to organic materials that consumers have always tossed. From oyster, coconut, and macadamia nut shells to coffee grounds and scraps of cotton literally rescued from the cutting room floor, the next generation of outdoor product innovation isn’t invention—it’s reuse.
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