Apr 21

Word of Mouth: Santa Barbara: Wine tasting, farmers markets and local secrets in our guide to this city by the sea

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Word of Mouth: Santa Barbara


In the Southern California city of Santa Barbara, exploring the picturesque mountains, surf beaches and harbor only tells part of the story. The town boasts a world-class museum, lush botanical gardens and a historic mission; plus its close proximity to fruitful farmlands and ideal climate for vineyards has made the…

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Mar 17

Word of Mouth Melbourne: Shopping: Special spaces and local treasures in our guide to the dynamic and ever-evolving Australian city

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Word of Mouth Melbourne: Shopping


Melbourne might not boast the weather or the beaches of many other Australian cities, but it’s a town that prides itself on culture and style. There is a myriad of stores from the southside to the north and everywhere between, all offering something unique, in spaces that feel as special…

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Feb 25

Word of Mouth: Shanghai: Traditional textiles, boldly modern boutiques and coffee-geek cafés in our guide to China’s most populous city

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Word of Mouth: Shanghai


by Hart Hagerty China’s global financial center, transport hub and stylish East-meets-West playground, Shanghai is the country’s largest city by population (23 million as of 2013), and the beating heart of the buzzing metropolis is Jing’An district, which has undergone a mind-blowing metamorphosis. The last decade has ushered in shiny…

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Jan 10

Word of Mouth: Vancouver: Traditional sushi, a reclaimed wood studio and more in the Herschel Supply Co. team’s guide to Canada’s scenic coastal city

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Word of Mouth: Vancouver


The Great White North isn’t all pond hockey and maple syrup—Canada’s west coast province of British Columbia holds its own unique identity to the rest of the country and indeed the world. Drawing on influences from home and abroad, the country’s largest coastal city is a dramatic yet harmonious juxtaposition…

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Jan 06

Word of Mouth: Arts District, Los Angeles: The Ace Hotel, an indoor bouldering gym, new restaurants and more spaces opening up downtown

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Word of Mouth: Arts District, Los Angeles


The Arts District in downtown Los Angeles, east of City Hall and Little Tokyo, has long been known as a haven for artists and creatives. The industrial buildings mix multi-use living and working spaces with bars, food, factories and all kinds of…

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Nov 21

Word of Mouth Paris: Bars and Restaurants: From hidden gems to the classically French, our top picks for eating and drinking in La Ville-Lumière

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Word of Mouth Paris: Bars and Restaurants


by David Graver and Katie Olsen Everybody has a recommendation to offer regarding a trip to Paris; those who have visited “La Ville-Lumière” claim a favorite spot and are ever-eager to share it. Generally, however, they’re all quite personal or, on the contrary, quite touristy. It’s a city known for…

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Oct 29

Word Of Mouth: Grünerløkka, Oslo: Design collectives, music venues and Nordic microbreweries in the land of the midnight sun

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Word Of Mouth: Grünerløkka, Oslo


by Emily Millett Oslo is officially one of the most expensive cities in the world. And although it is intriguingly enticing in all of its icily organized and spotless Nordic beauty, when a cup of coffee can set you back around $20, you’ll…

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Sep 05

Word of Mouth: Belgrade: Industrial spaces and unused barges are transformed into floating bars, fashion boutiques and more in the Serbian capital

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Word of Mouth: Belgrade


by Emily Millett Warehouses, barges, malls and mansions, you name it—if it’s derelict and abandoned, Belgrade’s next generation is reclaiming it and breathing new life into the Serbian capital. What better symbol of a city on the brink of rebirth than the evidence…

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Aug 20

Word of Mouth: San Sebastian: Europe’s best city beach, the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, pintxo bars and designer boutiques

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Word of Mouth: San Sebastian


This summer saw all kinds of action in San Sebastian, Spain, and those festivities aren’t over yet. With July’s International Jazz Festival, the Semana Grande with parties, bullfights and…

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Aug 02

Word of Mouth: Hudson Valley, NY: Buddhist retreats, mirror tents and grass-fed burgers in our guide to the riverside region

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Word of Mouth: Hudson Valley, NY


One of the great pastimes of living in NYC has always been leaving it. When the heat and hustle of the city get to be too much, New Yorkers are looking for one thing: the quickest way out. Thanks to Lexus and their…

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