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Where to See the Tallest Free-Standing Totem Pole on Earth
By Lola Méndez
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London Doesn’t Have to Be Lavish to Travel Well

Your smart, stylish, and affordable guide to visiting the UK capital.

By Blake Snow
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The Charm of Canandaigua, New York

The perfect friend trip for 2026.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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Low-Season Destinations to Visit in the Fall and Winter

Avoid the crowds. Travel on the low.

By Hayley Domin
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Truck Surf Hotel

If you and some friends want to catch a few waves but aren't anywhere near the surf, consider booking the Truck Surf Hotel, a mobile surfing getaway that takes you right to the edge of the water. The truck takes you and a handful of guests to the coast of…

By Mike Newman
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Wayaland Is a Floating City

We don't want to go all doom and gloom on you, but the whole climate change thing could very well present a bevy of major issues. This isn't breaking news. If you live in a coastal city, you may want to swap your car for a jet ski. Or, better…

By Mike Newman
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Slow Cabins Will Rent You Minimal Spaces in Top Secret Locations

We all need to unplug every once in a while. When you want to get off-the-grid—we're talking way more removed from society than you'd expect from even the most off-the-grid Airbnb rental—you won't find a better option than what Belgium's Slow Cabins has to offer. Minimalist-designed experiences for a couple,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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6 Alternative Bachelor Party Ideas That Are Better Than Vegas

Las Vegas… the foundation of the American bachelor party. While there is no denying that this city has a time and place, there is a different (and some would say better) way to celebrate the end of single-dom. A bachelor party should be a place to reflect, enjoy, and most…

By Drew Haas
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Cabinscape Off-The-Grid Canadian Cabin Rentals

Want to stay in an off-the-grid cabin without having to deal with the time, money and stress of building one yourself? Canadian-based Cabinscape has you covered with off-the-grid rentals in Frontenac, Ontario. Picturesque views. No hustle and bustle of city life. Solar power. Ecologically responsible. Modern amenities. Minimal construction focused…

By Cooper Fleishman
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