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New Art Center Opens on Paris's Île Seguin in October 2026

Large, a contemporary art center focused mainly on the French art scene, will open on Île Seguin near Paris this October.

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Hotels Now Offer Tennis Courts, Surf Lessons and Game Tickets

Condé Nast Traveler says sports tourism is worth about $1.16 trillion, and hotels are joining in.

A grand historic English country estate surrounded by green lawns and a field of grazing sheep.
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Sleep at the Real Places Where Jane Austen Films Were Made

Historic estates and cottages from film versions of Austen's books are open to overnight guests in the UK.

A display of mannequins wearing various clothing items inside a retail store.
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20 of the World's Most Beautiful Shops, Chosen by an Expert on Shopkeepers

From an umbrella shop that has existed since 1830 to a Madrid shoe store, these shops are worth a trip.

A herd of goats grazing in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
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Walking With Goats on One of Africa's Oldest Migrations in Morocco

Berber families still move their herds up to 180 miles between summer and winter pastures.

A black and white historical photograph showing a large, wide cavern inside Mammoth Cave National Park with a person standing near the entrance.
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Planning a Trip to Mammoth Cave National Park: Where to Stay and What to Do

The Kentucky park holds the world's longest known cave system and over 80 miles of trails above ground.

A collage showing pilgrims walking along a road and across a bridge during the Shikoku pilgrimage.
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Walking Japan's Shikoku Pilgrimage, a 750-Mile Trail of 88 Temples

The quiet island of Shikoku draws 100,000 to 150,000 walkers a year to its forests, temples and friendly inns.

A vintage train standing at a station platform with open wooden doors, labeled Devil's Bridge
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Why So Many European Landmarks Have Legends About Devils, Giants and Dragons

A folklorist says unusual places attract stories, such as the Devil's Bridge in Wales.

A plate of Focaccia di Recco served on a square white plate with cutlery on the side.
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Focaccia di Recco: The Thin, Cheesy Bread From the Italian Riviera

Unlike soft, fluffy focaccia, this version has no yeast and is filled with melted cheese.

A close-up of a red and cream checkered plaid fabric pattern.
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Palaka, Hawaii's Blocky Plaid Fabric, Is Having a Fashion Moment

The textile began as simple workwear and has become a symbol of local pride.