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TRAVEL









The allegedly cursed ghost town of Bodie, California.

From ruined castles in Europe to a pebbled beach in Thailand, these supposedly hexed global destinations carry warnings for all who dare to visit them.

Claire Cock-Starkey












From Yosemite National Park’s Glacier Point, hikers can witness Half Dome bathed in alpenglow.

There’s something sublime about seeing the sun slip behind the horizon: The colors change, the temp cools, and the world seems to pause in a place of perfection. Here are 10 of the top trails for seeing the show.

Julie Fogerson