Travel

March 19, 2025

Singapore Is Giving Away 60 Round-Trip Flights for U.S. Travelers Ready to Explore the City State

As a major international hub, Singapore is a popular stopover destination for travelers flying between the U.S., Europe, and Asia. However, this vibrant city-state deserves more than just a brief visit, as it offers endless opportunities for adventure. To encourage longer stays, the Singapore Tourism Board recently launched the Stopover, Do-Over campaign in partnership with the Singapore Global Network. As part of the initiative, they’re giving away 60 round-trip flights for U.S.

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February 12, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Istanbul

Straddling the boundary between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a city filled with history. This cultural capital has long been influential thanks to its strategic location, and today, it welcomes about 23 million visitors annually. First settled by Greeks during the Byzantine era, Istanbul weaves together a rich tapestry of cultures. From early Christian churches to elaborate mosques, the city's evolution is fascinating. For anyone who loves history and art, Istanbul is an excellent destination.

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January 4, 2025

Meet the World’s Most Imaginative, Bizarre, and Creative Playgrounds in This Coffee Table Book

As the renowned playwright George Bernard Shaw once remarked, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” This belief is central to the work of the artists, designers, and architects featured within a new book by Emmy Watts. Published by Hoxton Mini Press earlier this fall, The Art of Play catalogs more than 80 of the world’s most imaginative playspaces.

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December 5, 2024

People Are Taking a Dip and Resurfacing With Frosty Hairdos in Canada’s Hair Freezing Contest

In Yukon, Canada’s westernmost territory, winters are long, cold, and dark. The subarctic climate lends itself to a fantastic assortment of winter sports and remarkable landscape, which features rugged mountains, scenic trails, and glacier-fed alpine lakes. It has also lent itself to an idiosyncratic annual event: the Hair Freezing Contest. Held each winter season at the Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Whitehorse, the Hair Freezing Contest began in 2011.

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