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Our editors comb through dozens of sources each day to surface the travel stories actually worth reading — from far-flung destinations to the practical stuff that changes how you get there.

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Yellowstone's Hot Springs Are Full of Weird Lost Treasures

Yellowstone rangers have released their annual list of bizarre objects fished out of the park's hydrothermal vents, and this year's haul is as strange as ever.

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Sweden's Chefs Turn Back to Local Ingredients

In eastern Sweden, chefs are ditching imported ingredients in favor of local produce, weaving food more deeply into the region's identity and community life.

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England's Kent Region Becomes a Surprising Champagne Hotspot

Thanks to French champagne house Taittinger, Kent is now producing premium sparkling wine, and visitors can tour the vineyard and taste it firsthand.

The Guardian ↗️

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Skip the crowds with these five underrated European cities

From Parma's Renaissance treasures to Nantes' quirky creativity, these five European cities offer world-class art without the tourist crush. They prove you don't need Paris or Rome for a great city break.

The Guardian ↗️

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Finland's Lake District Shines Gold This Autumn

A writer for The Guardian takes a self-drive tour through Finland's Lake Saimaa region, discovering sunny skies, cozy cabins, and saunas instead of the expected autumn chill.

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Explore Łódź, Poland's Surprising Capital of Film and Factories

In Łódź, red-brick mills once known as the 'city of a thousand chimneys' have been transformed into vibrant cultural hubs, offering visitors a unique blend of cinema history and urban renewal.

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Camping Beside One of Britain's Last Wild Rainforests

A writer pitches a tent at Dartmoor's edge, spending five days beside a rare fragment of Britain's disappearing temperate rainforest.

The Guardian ↗️

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Chasing the Perfect Pierogi Through Gdańsk

A skeptical returning visitor to Poland searches the Baltic city of Gdańsk for a pierogi that could finally win them over.

The Guardian ↗️

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Five Dreamy Tuscan Islands to Escape the Crowds

Skip the tourist crush in Florence and Siena by island-hopping through Tuscany's protected archipelago, from bustling Elba to car-free Giannutri.

The Guardian ↗️

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Norway's New Whale Museum Brings You Face-to-Face with Life-Size Orcas

A new museum in northern Norway invites visitors into the underwater world of whales with immersive exhibits and life-size orca models.

Smithsonian Magazine ↗️

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Slovenia's Secret Valley Is Doing Tourism the Right Way

In Slovenia's Vipava Valley, locals are welcoming tourists on their own terms, prioritizing community and charm over mass tourism.

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Thousands Descend on a Spanish Town for an Epic Tomato Fight

Every year, thousands of visitors flock to the small Spanish town of Buñol to hurl tomatoes at each other in the chaotic tradition known as La Tomatina.

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Hike England's Most Overlooked Coastline for Three Unforgettable Days

Cumbria's rugged coast, tucked beside the crowded Lake District, offers dramatic scenery and a striking new hotel far from the tourist crowds.

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Five Travel Writers Reveal Their Favorite Staycations at Home

Five Guardian writers share their most memorable British holidays, from gravel biking in Scotland to rowing from Oxford to London.

The Guardian ↗️

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Biking Norway's Historic Mountain Milk Route

The Mjølkevegen once transported milk from high pastures to valley towns below. Today, cyclists tackle the same dramatic climbs for stunning views of Norway's peaks and lakes, with cozy mountain inns along the way.

The Guardian ↗️