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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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Svart Is an Energy-Positive Hotel in the Arctic Circle

Snøhetta is a name you're familiar with if you frequent this site, as we've featured a couple of the firm's otherworldly structures. It should come as no surprise, then, that the latest is once again incredibly unique and absolutely stunning. Svart is a new hotel in the Arctic Circle that's…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Places in the U.S. to Visit This Year, According to Lonely Planet

It's the time of year when the travel bug hits hardest. You've been cooped up inside all winter and are dying for a little exploration. Before you plan your big 2018 adventure, however, listen up. Lonely Planet just unveiled its list of the 10 U.S. destinations you should consider before the…

By Mike Newman
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This Home Lets You Keep an Eye on Your Car

If you're a car lover who dropped a considerable amount of money on your ride, leaving it in the garage isn't ideal. Don't you want to bask in all its glory? If so, give Millimeter Interior Design a ring and have them construct for you what they constructed for a…

By Mike Newman
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Spend a Few Nights On-Board the Vessel From ‘Blue Planet II’

If, during your umpteenth viewing of Blue Planet II, you think to yourself, "Hey, I'd really like to see some of these animals IRL," you're in luck. Airbnb and BBC Worldwide have partnered to offer a pair of lucky people a two-night, three-day stay on-board the Alucia, the oceanic research and…

By Mike Newman
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This Tiny Home Is Built Around a Whiskey Still

For $85k, you bring your love of whiskey into your home like never before. We're not talking some uber-rare bottle from Ireland; we're talking about Honey on the Rock, a tiny home built around a family's heirloom whiskey still. At 22' long, 8.5' wide, and 13.5' high, it's not going…

By Mike Newman
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