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The world's 25 most beautiful houses of worship

The architecture of houses of worship varies according to time and place, ranging from hilltop chapels built in the 10th century to geometric modernist designs of glass and steel.

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Hashtag tourism: Using Instagram to explore our neighborhoods

Traditional "placemaking"—that is, turning a public space into a destination—requires a ton of planning and money. But now, with handy phones and the power of hashtags, we can discover and promote neighborhood gems in a snap.

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Construction-themed amusement park is an aspiring builders' dream

Heavy machinery—think excavators, dump trucks, asphalt rollers, and skid-steers—is usually off limits to children, but not at a 14-acre New Jersey attraction.

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10 historic inns and B&Bs across the U.S.

Lovingly restored or preserved, these quick escapes are filled with old-school charm.

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Beauty on the sidewalk: New photos highlight Lisbon storefronts

The impressive photo series is by photographer Sebastian Erras, an explosion of tile typical of the region, carved-stone decorative facade elements, and eye-popping signage.

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The 5 best alternatives to Airbnb

From a vacation rental company that focuses on families to one that wants to combat racism, here are 5 alternatives for your next vacation.

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Live in the stunning Venetian palazzo that was once home to Friedrich Nietzsche

The 1600-built Palazzo Berlendis is set on the Fondamente Nuove by the feet of the Mendicanti bridge on the northern border of the city.

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9 best holiday markets around the country

If a trip to Europe isn’t in the cards this holiday season—and let’s be frank, for most of us that’s unlikely—don’t fret. We’ve rounded up the best outdoor markets in America to visit this holiday season.

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2016’s most popular destinations, according to Instagram

With over 300 million daily active users and 95 million-plus photos and videos uploaded per day, Instagram is one of the world’s most popular social media apps. It’s also a treasure trove of data, aggregating what its users are into and where they...

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10 best ski towns to visit this winter

To ensure that you’re getting the most out of this ski season, we’ve rounded up where to ski and where to stay for 2016-2017. Take a closer look.

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This Portugal hotel is a book lover’s dream

Bibliophiles, get ready to swoon: the Literary Man Hotel in Obidos, Portugal doesn’t just have a library, the entire hotel is full of books.

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Restored Modernist Cape Cod retreat with gorgeous views is available to rent

Cape Cod, Massachusetts is home to over 100 Modernist homes built between 1930 and 1970.

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The 8 best tiny home hotels around the world

Take a tour of these well-designed tiny lodgings and cue the wanderlust: these micro resorts are simply stunning.

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Camp anywhere with this kitchen in a box

Designed by iKamper, the ITout is a portable kitchen kit that features everything you might need, from a two-burner stove to a utensil organizer.

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The 10 best National Parks to visit this winter

Whether it’s a snowy trek through a national park in Utah, or a one-on-one encounter with a manatee in Florida’s Biscayne National Park, here are the 10 best national parks to visit this winter.

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Airplane turned treetop hotel open in Costa Rica

Adventurous travelers in Costa Rica can stay in a vintage Boeing 727 airplane, refurbished into a two-bedroom suite that sits high in the jungle canopy.

Eclectic Paris hotel takes cues from '70s soul and funk music

Graphic tiles, vibrant wallpapers, and classic architectural elements like picture frame moldings create an eclectic but decidedly Parisian atmosphere.

This Mercedes yacht, company's first, will run you $1.3M

Calling all James Bond villain wannabes, Mercedes-Benz just released their first-ever yacht and the pricey boat is ready for its first chase scene.

9 gorgeous star forts around the world

Built around the world from the 16th through the 19th centuries, the star fort today is part tourist attraction, part historical artifact. We’ve rounded up 9 of the prettiest.

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Rent this surprisingly sophisticated former bunker for your next holiday

The full-floor flat boasts polished floors, rough hewn walls accented with marble, wood, and bronze details, and designer furnishings.

Would you stay at this tiny cabin precariously perched on a rocky cliff?

Built in collaboration with local structural engineers CBD to withstand extreme weather conditions like record snowfalls, rain, and high winds, the cabin literally cantilevers off a cliff, resembling a whale mid-breach.

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America’s 11 most beautiful streets

From narrow, picturesque cobblestones to wide, tree-lined boulevards, the streets in the United States vary as much as the cities in which they reside.

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Rent this converted 1886 windmill in the English countryside

The granary preserves the old bones of the original structure, which have become the basis for an expansive, triple-height space with concrete floors, brick walls, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and two large spaces for entertaining.

See Rome's romantic, psychedelic side in a new photo series

Using an infrared camera, photographer Milán Rácmolnár takes a view of Rome that is both uncanny and romantic, putting a new spin on a city that is one of the world’s most tourist-thronged.

Soothing earth tones create calm vibe in European apartment for rent

The flat feels flung-open, and the concrete surfaces and neutral tones serve to create an airy space where relaxation is the order of the day.

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Winnebago bets on adventure with new van

Winnebago is jumping on the adventure van trend with their new Paseo model, a $115,000 coach built on the Ford Transit Van chassis.

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High-design hostel chain has eye on the U.S.

The ultra-hip, "design-led" European hostel chain Generator will soon bring its affordable rates and chic rooms to the U.S. It’s opening a Miami hostel in 2017, with sights set on additional U.S. cities.

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The 9 most haunted hotels in America

Just in time for Halloween, we’ve searched high and low to bring you the creepiest, spookiest, and scariest haunted hotels from around the United States.

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New Hotel Panache in Paris lives up to its moniker

Here’s yet another pretty Paris hotel designed by Dorothee Meilichzon to inspire your next decorating project—or simply provide a lovely pictorial distraction.

Scientists discover two new rooms in the Great Pyramid

A group called ScanPyramids—which began working last October—uses non-invasive infrared technology, muon radiography imaging, and 3D reconstruction to look for undiscovered rooms inside pyramids in Giza and Dashur.

4 Art Deco decor ideas to steal from a chic Parisian hotel

For those looking for inspiration, Hotel Bachaumont also offers up plenty of chic and somewhat daring ideas for taking your space to the next level.

Lightweight tent for vehicle rooftops lets you camp anywhere

If a souped up adventure vehicle feels a bit much, a rooftop tent may be just the thing to get you outside and enjoying new adventures. From festivals to forests, the new Yakima roof top tent is camping made easy.

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