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Keeping Umé Sámi Alive Through Joik and Song
Katarina Barruk wants you to take everything you know about language, and put it aside for a moment. As an artist from the Lusspie region in northern Sweden who sings in a dialect spoken by fewer than 30 people, she’s asking listeners to feel first. Her music is written in Umé Sámi, which can currently
Top 9 Couple-Friendly Vacation Destinations for 2026
They say those who travel well together, stay together. So if travel is the ultimate test of a relationship, how can you rig the conditions to score well? You want a stress-free environment, yes, but then what do you talk about at dinner? Increase the stakes with too packed an itinerary, and you’re bound to
Best Paris Hotels Under $300
Skip to main content Our favorite cheapest, nicest Parisian stays. Photo by Hervé Goluza For me, there's always been good reason to research some of the cheapest, nicest hotels in Paris. I’ve traveled all around the world with my husband, but he refuses to visit the French capital, despite its obvious allure. His complaint about
Kurdistan Reimagined: How the Region Is Redefining Itself
It's hard to believe I'm in Iraq. I’m floating in an infinity pool high up on Korek Mountain in the Kurdistan Region. A little more than 42 miles away through the haze is Iraq’s tri-point border with Turkey and Iran. The pool, along with a bowling alley, games arcade and wood-paneled bar, is part of
Sasha DiGiulian: First Woman on El Capitan’s Platinum Wall
“Climbing has been this passport to some really remote destinations that I never would have seen were it not for climbing,” says Sasha DiGiulian. One case in point? Yosemite Valley, as seen from some 2000 feet in the air—while hanging from the face of El Capitán by a harness. Yosemite's El Capitan is the world's
8 Must-Do Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by
Top Barbados Villas for a Sun-Soaked Winter Escape
Barbados’s vibrant mix of breathtaking beaches, Colonial-style architecture, botanical gardens, and characteristic Caribbean hospitality makes it a natural beacon for those seeking sun, sand, rum punch, and a warm island breeze. Despite a slim 21-mile radius, there’s a surprising number of excellent hotels here bringing historical charm, plush beds, and unrivalled sea views to restore
Top 8 Airbnb Experiences to Try in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by
Where to Buy Ralph Lauren Team USA Gear
The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are finally here, and Ralph Lauren's Team USA 2026 collection just made a splash as American athletes wore it proudly while walking in the Opening Ceremony. Lauren has been outfitting US Olympians and Paralympians for nearly 20 years, and he continues to make his mark as the official outfitter for
Top 8 Airbnb Experiences to Try in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by









