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I’ve visited six out of seven of these places. It’s not hard to see why these were some of Anthony Bourdain's favorite places to travel, eat, and seek out stories.
Eden Gordon|
Logan DeLoye|
From centuries-old crafts to surprisingly niche professions, these jobs reveal a side of Italy most travelers never see.
Logan DeLoye|
From Ann Arbor, Michigan to Visalia, California.
Jenny Cohen|
Looking to cover as much ground as possible this summer? Check out these European cities you can make just one day of.
Jenny Cohen|
Ever wondered why so many U.S. towns sound like a Fourth of July parade? We’re taking a deep dive into the history behind seven of America’s most patriotic town names.
Nitya Rao|
Certain cities have better circumstances for recent graduates looking for a place to live.
Jenny Cohen|
You might know Paris and London, but what about Ljubljana and Chișinău? See how fast you can match the European country to its capital city with this quiz.
Eden Gordon|

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There's a reason why your Aquafina might taste different from your Fiji—here's why different types of bottled water really do taste different.
Paul Anthony Jones|
if you want explosive drama with your hiking adventures, there’s nothing like walking on a volcano. Here are 10 trails that will take you there.
Julie Fogerson|
A future mega-earthquake in the Pacific Northwest could lead to the “Big One” along the San Andreas fault in California—or vice versa—according to clues found in sediment cores.
Nick Keppler|
From the mysterious human-made structures at Bolivia’s Tiwanaku Archaeological Site to the prehistoric megaliths at Carnac in France, these rock formations inspire awe and curiosity.
Editorial Staff|

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