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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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Loba House

The Loba House looks like it should exist in a city, sandwiched between two buildings. Exorbitant rent. Kitchen that doubles as an office. That sort of thing. Instead, Pezo Von Ellrichshausen, an art and architecture studio based in Southern Chile, placed this slender, concrete structure in the Coliumo Peninsula. It…

By Mike Newman
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5 Days In and Around Dublin

Of all the places we’ve visited, Dublin and its surrounding areas have to be some of our absolute favorites. Telltale emerald green pastures, a vibrant cityscape, working class grit, wonderful art, Dublin is one of those cities that offers so much, and we make sure to take full advantage of…

By Maxwell Barna
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Panorama Glass Lodge

Sleeping under the stars in Iceland no longer requires a sleeping bag, roaring fire, and extra socks. The Panorama Glass Lodge is a luxury cabin that offers incredible views thanks to almost all glass walls in the bedroom. While the bathroom and kitchen are tucked away behind wooden walls (you…

By Mike Newman
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This Home Is Designed to Look Like Volcanic Rock

Only time and Mother Nature help shape volcanic rock. This home, which is designed to look like volcanic rock, was a little more deliberate, however. The work of Kapsimalis Architects, the home, which is situated on the island of Santorini, features an open floor plan, a collection of pools, and…

By Mike Newman
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Madison Square Garden Wants to Build a Giant Sphere in London

The Mecca of basketball is one of the most iconic venues in the world. Now, Madison Square Garden wants to build the next iconic venue just over the pond. The MSG Sphere is a live entertainment venue that looks like a futuristic Epcot Center. Designed by Populous, a Kansas City-based…

By Mike Newman
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