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Fall Foliage

From road trips to local guides, here's everything you need to enjoy the great autumn outdoors and see the most beautiful fall foliage in your part of the country (plus the best times to see it).

Fall Foliage in the US: Autumnal Guide to the Outdoors

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After a summer of heat waves and hot spells, the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes couldn’t come soon enough.

The Best Places to See Explosive Fall Foliage Outside of New England

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Forget Scandinavia—Bhutan Is the Coziest Place on Earth

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Rounding the corner of Tower Street in London’s tourist-frenzied Covent Garden, you’ll come across the peaceful haven of Choosing Keeping, a red-brick storefront whose glass windows glisten as solar-powered light mills twirl.

A London Stationery Shop Where Choosing Paper Is a Sensual Journey

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For some, hiding out in a secluded cabin up in the mountains, on the lookout for signs of impending wildfire, is unsettling.

A Day in the Life of a TikTok-Famous Fire Lookout 

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The name Ken Kesey brings up quite a few things that, shall we say, push people’s boundaries: LSD and other psychedelics (occasionally involving the CIA), the Merry Pranksters traveling the country in a far-out school bus (as chronicled in Tom Wolfe’s Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test), and the madness of mid-century institutionalization in the Oregon author’s most famous release, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

The Larger-Than-Life Phenomenon of Oregon's Pendleton Round-Up

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Traversing the skies in a hot air balloon is enjoyable pretty much any time of year, but enthusiasts know that September is the real sweet spot.

U.S. Hot Air Balloon Festivals Are Reaching New Heights This Fall

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It’s hard to get more nautically charming than a cluster of Swedish islands in the summer.

Sweden's Second-Largest City Is a Big, Sustainable Playground

Show Seeker

Your go-to guide to experiencing local live music, shows, and nightlife in truly unique and personal ways, no matter where you are in the world.

Show Seeker: Live Music Guide Around the World

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London is among the most vibrant cities on earth.

This Legendary London Nightlife Hub Has a Bar to Suit Every Taste

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In 1926, Governor George Parks had a vision.

The Gateway to Alaska Is a Nexus for Glaciers, Sea Life, and Flightseeing

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The Only National Park in the Northeast Feels Like the Edge of the World

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South Korea’s dynamic capital is one of the most famous—and well-documented—cities on the planet.

Three Underrated Neighborhoods That Showcase the Quirkier Side of Seoul

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A nondescript manhole cover in the middle of a small Northern Idaho mountain town might not seem like a site of exceptional cosmic importance.

The [Scenic] Route

Nothing compares to the open road, where the journey becomes as important as the destination.

Utah’s Most Vibrant Fall Foliage Is Hiding in a Giant Living Organism

Step inside the Trembling Giant.

Branch Out of Your Fall Foliage Routine with These Alternative Leaf-Peeping Ideas

See America’s autumnal hues from trains, planes, boats, and more.

The Uneasy Truth About Traveling While Fat

Fatphobia, tiny plane seats, and size limits can deter large travelers, but it doesn't have to be this way.

City Guides

The Best Places to See Explosive Fall Foliage Outside of New England

Because autumnal glory knows no borders.

Forget Scandinavia—Bhutan Is the Coziest Place on Earth

Climb into a hot stone bath and grab a mug of butter tea.

A London Stationery Shop Where Choosing Paper Is a Sensual Journey

“That’s the nice thing about stationery. It’s about a feeling.”

A Day in the Life of a TikTok-Famous Fire Lookout

“I have always been most comfortable being alone and in nature."

The Larger-Than-Life Phenomenon of Oregon's Pendleton Round-Up

As they say at this time-honored rodeo, let ‘er buck.

U.S. Hot Air Balloon Festivals Are Reaching New Heights This Fall

From Reno to Rapid City, it's the perfect season to float up, up, and away.

Sweden's Second-Largest City Is a Big, Sustainable Playground

Going green put Gothenburg on the map, while top sights, prime eats, and icy cold plunges add to the appeal.

This Legendary London Nightlife Hub Has a Bar to Suit Every Taste

Shoreditch has been a good time for centuries.

The Gateway to Alaska Is a Nexus for Glaciers, Sea Life, and Flightseeing

From wilderness tours to unbeatable stargazing, this one-time whistle stop town lives up to its motto, “Alaska Starts Here.”

The Only National Park in the Northeast Feels Like the Edge of the World

It’s a briny seaside paradise.

Three Underrated Neighborhoods That Showcase the Quirkier Side of Seoul

All the local vibes, none of the tourist traps.

The Center of the Universe Is in Idaho—and It’s a Surprisingly Good Time

Bordello museums, booze, and bike rides in Wallace, Idaho.