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5 Literary Itineraries in the English Lake District

Few destinations are as closely linked to literature as England's Lake District. Long-loved by iconic authors (and their characters), it's filled to the brim with historic homes and idyllic scenes. Read more

Posted by Meg Waite Clayton on July 29, 2013 at 1:04:26 PM EDT Tagged: England, Literary, Books
5 Reasons to Visit Park City, UT this Summer

There's no reason not to hit the slopes once the snow has melted away on the foothills—Park City's hills are alive in the summer, where music and outdoor fun abounds. Read more

Posted by Amy Sherman on July 26, 2013 at 3:59:37 PM EDT Tagged: Outdoors, Park City, Summer, Skiing, Music
Expatriate Tales: Living in Singapore

Native Hawaiian David Lee has been residing in Singapore for over a year now, and gives our intrepid reporter tips on how to live, what to buy, and ways to stay cool just one degree north of the equator. Read more

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 25, 2013 at 3:45:00 PM EDT Tagged: Singapore, Expats, Food, Asia
5 Reasons to Go to Toronto Now

Toronto has always been one of our northern neighbor's hot-spots for art, music, food, and nightlife, but this cool Canadian city really comes alive in the summer. And we think now is the time to check it out. Read more

Posted by Shayla Martin on July 11, 2013 at 1:53:50 PM EDT Tagged: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Summer
19 Natural and Cultural Wonders Named New World Heritage Sites

Some spectacular new sites earned coveted spots on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list last week, representing the best of what the world has to offer in natural and cultural beauty. Read more

Posted by Maggie Gorman on June 26, 2013 at 8:58:31 AM EDT Tagged: World Heritage Sites, National Parks, Cultural, Natural, China, North Korea, Germany, Italy, Mount Etna, Medici Villas
Paris Opens Pedestrian-Only Stretch of the Left Bank

There's much more to the Seine now than a romantic stroll or a picnic. A new mile-long promenade along the river offers floating gardens, restaurants, athletic areas, and a napping zone. Read more

Posted by Maggie Gorman on June 25, 2013 at 9:05:00 AM EDT Tagged: Paris, Seine, River, France, Mayor Delanoe, Kids, Restaurants
5 Awesome, But Forgotten, US Landmarks

You might think that most historically significant events are well-marked at landmarks we're all familiar with. But, as author Andrew Carroll discovered, some major events in our country's history happened at places that have long been forgotten. Read more

Posted by Andrew Carroll on June 14, 2013 at 1:53:11 PM EDT Tagged: Sights, United States, California, New Jersey, Chicago, New Orleans, Pennsylvania, History
See it Now: Stanley Kubrick Exhibit at LACMA

Film buff or not, Los Angeles Contemporary Museum of Art's Stanley Kubrick exhibit is stunning, showing the history of the man, his methods, and of course his iconic movies. Go now, before it closes. Read more

Posted by Alene Dawson on June 07, 2013 at 1:57:41 PM EDT Tagged: Movies, Events, Museums, Los Angeles, Art
Ultimate Guide to a Culture-Filled Summer in Europe

No Europe jaunt would be complete without a hit of culture, so we put together the ultimate list of new openings, fab festivals, and more to pack into your summer itinerary. Read more

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on June 04, 2013 at 11:35:25 AM EDT Tagged: Europe, Summer, Art, Festivals, Museums, Galleries
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Art-World Jetsetter Rebecca Taylor

This MoMA PS1 Communications Director searches the world for great art—in private collections and big museums, in hidden galleries and out in nature. And she's not stopping there. Here she talks art pilgrimages and where to brunch in NYC. Read more

Posted by Nicole Campoy on June 03, 2013 at 4:34:27 PM EDT Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Art, Museums, Inspiration