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Read More Once a skip-over town for Yellowstone country, Bozeman has a lot more than awe-inspiring alpine backdrops. Fueled by rampant relocation amid the pandemic, the city of some 55,000 residents is turning into a Rocky Mountain hub. Downtown is experiencing a growth spurt, with boutique fitness and yoga studios, alternative health-care outposts like Good…

Read More Looking at the world around us, happiness may seem an unattainable goal. As we move into the fourth year of a pandemic that has killed millions and continues to threaten health and well-being worldwide, compounded by devastating consequences of climate change, spikes in hate crimes, and continued fallout from systemic oppression and inequality,…

Read MoreTurkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.Turkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.

Read More The wine world let out a collective gasp in 2021 when Champagne house Bollinger made its first acquisition outside of France: not some place in Napa or Sonoma, but Ponzi Vineyards, which set the standard for Oregon winemaking back in the 1970s. The Willamette Valley had really, really made it, but for those…

Read More I was a graduate student in Manhattan having breakfast on my rooftop on Sept. 11, 2001, when I witnessed planes demolish the Twin Towers. For months afterward, I shook with anxiety every morning. Unwilling to medicate, I tried everything else. Mindfulness meditation induced panic attacks. Hot yoga built muscle but did nothing for my anxiety.…

Read MoreThe UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.The UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.

Read More If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the aurora borealis, you’re in luck this year, as solar activity heads toward a peak in its roughly 11-year cycle. One of the best spots to catch the northern lights is this remote Hudson Bay outpost, which sits just below the “auroral oval,” meaning the sky often…

Read More If anyone knows the secret to happiness, it’s surely the people who have dedicated their careers to studying it. The first thing they’ll tell you? Being happy all the time isn’t a feasible—or even desirable—goal. “It’s not a yellow smiley face,” says positive psychology expert Stella Grizont, founder and CEO of Woopaah, which…

Read More Washington, DC, has quietly grown from political and historical destination to a seriously legit arts and culture scene that goes well beyond the National Gallery of Art (though it notably has six new exhibits in the works, including a much-anticipated Mark Rothko exhibition). In late-2022, the Rubell Museum DC opened up in Southwest…

Read MoreThe indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.The indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.

Read More Jane Fonda, at 86, is small-boned and elegant, her eyes like soft blue-gray flannel. Yet it’s startling how much energy shoots through her via a simple handshake: if a woodland creature could shake your hand, it might feel like this, the will of an entire forest ecosystem pouring through one being. She’s physically…

Read More Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural – and largely untouched – scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030 with a mix of newly developed giga-projects and ancient…

Read MoreThe United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.The United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.

Read More Sitting in a taxi in Munich in February, stuck in traffic, John Kerry wrestled with an idea. The U.S. climate envoy was in southern Germany to attend an annual security conference, spending his days pushing world leaders to work together to fight global warming. But in a few hours, the former Secretary of…

Read More Bordering Dubai on its southern side, steadfastly traditional Sharjah—the emirate recognized as Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in ’98—sets itself apart from its cosmopolitan neighbor with a focus on retaining its Emirati heritage, through its unique architecture and culture. Now, the drive to heighten its global status as a hub…

Read MoreLongtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.Longtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.

Read More On a trip from Toronto to Brazil, Eileen Rhein landed in São Paulo and found that her luggage had not joined her. “My suitcase took an around-the-world trip without me,” she says of the experience. Rhein, who documents her travels on Instagram at @lighttravelsfaster, says it took eight days to recover her suitcase,…

Read More Artistic and cultural reinvention is bringing new life to the capital city of Rabat. In 2023, LEED-Gold and HQE-certified Mohammed VI Tower will stand as the tallest tower in Africa, boasting luxury accommodations and a panoramic viewing terrace at approximately 800 feet. And the newly completed multifunctional cultural venue Grand Theatre of Rabat,…

Read MoreParents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.Parents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.

Read More As people around the world followed the early spread of COVID-19 on a Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantined off Yokohama, Japan in February 2020, the cruise industry began to spiral. ”Up until COVID hit, they were having record numbers of sales,” Richard Simms, staff writer for Cruise Radio, says of the cruise lines.…

Read More Musanze is the largest city in northern Rwanda and the gateway to Volcanoes National Park—home of rare mountain gorillas—which recently announced its expansion from 62 to 76 sq. mi. by 2027, an endeavor that will reduce human-wildlife conflict by 80%. A limited number of $1,500 daily gorilla-trek entry fees enable farmers and reformed…

Read More Emerging from the pandemic with the backing of the World Bank to help promote the West African nation’s rich tourism potential—with diverse wildlife, world-class surfing waves, the vibey coastal capital of Freetown, and a brand new airport—all odds are on Sierra Leone to explode on the adventure travel scene. The time to go…

Read MoreHere’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.Here’s all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.

Read MoreHundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.Hundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Read More Called Africa’s Last Eden, Gabon, sandwiched between Congo and Cameroon on the continent’s central Atlantic coast, may not have an ecotourism infrastructure like hot spots Botswana or Kenya. What Gabon does have, however, are 13 unspoiled national parks that cover 10% of the country. (Independent from France since only 1960, Gabon is considered…

Read MoreMembers of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.

Read More Senegal bursts with color, from the bubblegum pink algae that dye Lake Retba to the blue and yellow mini buses, car rapides, that navigate Dakar’s stylish streetscapes. So it’s no wonder Africa’s westernmost capital city is also a blossoming fashion capital. Arrive on Delta’s direct route from New York, then weave your way…

Read More Kenya’s Chyulu Hills stretch across the plains where Amboseli meets Tsavo, a rugged outcrop of volcanic rock gently blanketed in green, with elephants, zebras, and giraffes roaming along the horizon. A short hop via bush plane from Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Chyulu Hills served as the muse for Ernest Hemingway’s “Green Hills of…

Read MoreFigures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.

Read More While Jesus may have traveled to Jerusalem by donkey, Solomon by mule, and the Prophet Muhammad by a winged Buraq, thousands of years later the holy city has plenty of other methods of transportation to get around, from bus to light rail to train. And today, there’s a way to see this ancient…

Read More After years of delay, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Giza is finally open. A 3,200-year-old, 36-foot-tall colossus of Ramesses the Great towers beneath the skylights in GEM’s immense angular atrium. Flights to the new Sphinx International Airport, 40 minutes from GEM, began in November, and the museum is initially open under…

Read MoreResearchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.Researchers say time is running out to avert environmental and public health disasters as saltwater basins shrink.

Read More Florida’s city du jour is eager to earn permanent status on travelers’ lists of sunny, accessible escapes worthy of a weekend stay, as a cutting-edge, multi-billion-dollar landmark development project redefines its downtown. Water Street Tampa wrapped phase one late last year with the unveiling of the city’s first true five-star hotel, The Tampa…