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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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The Coeda House Is Built Like a Tree

With the large protruding roof reminiscent of a tree's crown, it's easy to see the inspiration behind the Coeda House. Designed by Kengo Kuma and Associates, the building steals its form from a large, shade-offering tree. That unique design was not chosen just for aesthetics, though we'd argue those are…

By Mike Newman
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The Budapest Cafe Is Inspired by Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Wes Anderson is one of our favorite filmmakers because of his distinct visual and cinematic style. Now, thanks to The Budapest Cafe, a new spot in Chengdu, China, you have a chance to experience some Wes Anderson in real life. Conceived of and brought to life by Melbourne-based studio Biasol, this…

By Cooper Fleishman
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MUJI Is Building a Hotel

MUJI is known the world over for being minimal to the max. Everything the brand makes, from shirts to desk accessories, is simple, clean, and affordable. As the brand continues to expand its reach, it's taken on new and unique projects, with the latest being a hotel in Shenzhen, China.…

By Mike Newman
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Airbnb Reveals the Most Wish-Listed Homes of 2017

Airbnb has changed the travel game forever. No longer are you relegated to Best Westerns and fine hotels that cost more than the airfare to get to them. As we close out 2017, Airbnb has revealed the properties that were wish-listed the most this past year. The most wish-listed for…

By Mike Newman
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9 Great Locations to Consider for Your Winter Vacation

Vacations are what make work worth doing. Save up money and time off, then blow it all in one glorious holiday in a whole other part of the country, eating and drinking things you can’t get in your hometown after hiking somewhere you can’t see in your own state parks.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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