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February 27, 2025

Venice Kicks off Carnival With an Epic Water Parade on the Grand Canal

When you think of Carnival in Venice, elaborate masks and costumes most surely come to mind. But kicking off the 2025 Venice Carnival was a sight you may be less familiar with—a 23-foot-long paper-mâché rat leading a parade down the Grand Canal. It was all part of a water parade that opened two weeks of Carnival festivities.

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February 26, 2025

Venice Carnival Unfolds With Striking Costumes and Incredible Spectacles

Carnival is in full swing around the world, and one of the best celebrations happens in Venice.

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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.

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February 10, 2025

Insider’s Guide to Phoenix’s Best Art, Music, and Dining Experiences in 2025

While some parts of America hunker down for the winter, other places are heating up. If you are looking to escape to a warmer climate, why not consider Phoenix? Arizona's capital not only has excellent weather, but it's also filled with fun experiences. From delicious cocktails to live music and gallery openings, Phoenix has plenty to offer.

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January 29, 2025

Win a Week of Remote Work in Norway’s Breathtaking Landscape To Embrace “Hygge” Living

The Scandinavian concept of “hygge” involves embracing comfort, warmth, and contentment.

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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...

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January 2, 2025

Apple Launches New Feature That Will Make Finding Lost Luggage Much Easier By Leveraging AirTags

Ever since the introduction of AirTags, Apple users have been placing them in their luggage in case a suitcase is lost. However, until now, this has only been helpful to the owner, letting them know where their bag was when the airlines didn't. Apple has announced a new feature that will allow you to share your AirTag's location with your airline.

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December 24, 2024

Fascinating Video Shows Elaborate Way Bread Is Served in Afghanistan’s Pashtun Community

Every culture has its own traditions for sharing meals, and the Pashtun community in Afghanistan offers a particularly distinctive approach...

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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.

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December 5, 2024

Charming Parisian Bistro Invites Guests To Send Letters to Their Future Selves

Imagine receiving a letter from your past self, one written a year before in a quaint Parisian bistro. Nestled in the heart of Paris’ charming Saint-Germain neighborhood, Bistro des Lettres encourages just that, accompanying each meal with a blank letter to commemorate a guest’s experiences. “We believe in the magic of memorable moments,” the bistro writes.

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