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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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LAAV Maralah Cliff House

Perfect for a weekend retreat or for your run-of-the-mill evil mastermind set on destroying the planet, the Maralah Cliff House is a sight to behold. Built by LAAV Architects, the structure protrudes from the side of a mountain in Calgary, overlooking a flowing river and a vast swath of land.…

By Mike Newman
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Atelier Général La Roche House

Nestled in the mountainside in Quebec is a home constructed by Atelier Général that's clad in all black. La Roche ("The Rock") is a retreat that blends incredible views with a motif best suited for a Bond villain. The two-story home is built into the sloping ground, with a back…

By Mike Newman
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This Off-the-Grid Cabin Is Made from Salvaged Iron

You won't find Bloomin' Onions and Aussie-Tizers in the real Outback; you'll find a whole lot of nothing. The real Outback is vast and vacant. In other words, it's ideal for an off-the-grid retreat, which is why a client of Modscape, a design firm, had this cabin built. Crafted from…

By Mike Newman
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The Best Earplugs to Actually Get Some Shut-Eye

Flying can be a real drag. It’s uncomfortable, there’s always a baby crying somewhere, and the food is almost never good. We’re always on the hunt for ways to make flying a less traumatic experience, and this week, we’re coming back with something so obvious and basic that we can’t…

By Maxwell Barna
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Skýli Is an Extreme Mountain Hideaway

Designed by Utopia Arkitekter AB out of Stockholm for a design competition focused on Icelandic backpackers and nomads, Skýli (Icelandic for "shelter") is an extreme mountain hideaway built for the most brutal conditions. Between its interesting triangular shape and huge windows, the cabin rises abruptly from the landscape while still not…

By Cooper Fleishman
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