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Île de Ré Is France’s Answer to Martha’s Vineyard: A Guide to the Island — The Atlantic Coast hideaway island where pink shutters are forbidden is often compared to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.
Why defence funding deal offered to Healey wasn't enough to keep him — The defence secretary was pressing the prime minister for a larger increase in defence spending than he was offered, the BBC understands.
Argentinian tourism hotspot denies causing hantavirus outbreak — The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
The Rise of Craft-Led Travel—And The Souvenirs That Actually Last — From knitting cruises under the Northern Lights to macramé retreats in Montenegro, a craft itself is now the reason to travel.
Which of These 3 Cop Cars Would You Pay to Ride In? — We cover a lot of ground on these pages, from ’60s muscle to modern hypercars, and just about everything before and in between. One niche of collecting that we rarely delve into, though, is the fascinating realm of polic
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The Best Hamptons Hotels That New Yorkers Keep to Themselves — Whether you're looking for a low-key beach inn or a luxury resort focused on wellness, these properties capture the quintessential East End summer vibe.
An Airport Hates to See Dua Lipa Coming—Here's How to Travel Like Her This Summer — As she recently wrote, “Funmaxxing is an internet slang term describing the practice of intentionally maximizing enjoyment.”
Ford and Filson Just Teamed Up to Build the Ultimate Backcountry Bronco — The first-ever Bronco Filson pairs heavy-duty capability with a brilliant cabin built to wear in, not wear down.
Time to Reinvent Hiking — Climb, play, float. Because there’s so much more to being outside than just putting one foot in front of the other.
Portable Translators Can Help You Speak Like a Local When Traveling Abroad — Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but bespoke tools can offer a much more immersive experience.
Wolfgang Herrndorf Cross Memorial in Berlin, Germany — <p><img alt="Frontview of the memorial" data-width="3024" data-height="4032" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/0ENt7zTf4ksKDUDNEaKmhl1klcSQow6LjpvN7sQhiI4/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/…
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Other hybrids can't keep up—This Japanese hatch is still the king of fuel savings — Years later, it still sets the benchmark for efficiency.
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The Most Iconic Hotels Along Route 66 to Book For its 100th Year Celebration — Get your kitsch on Route 66, just in time for its 100th anniversary.
The Locals Don't Know — My best piece of travel advice: don't do what the locals do.
This Mazda SUV feels more premium than a Toyota RAV4 — This Mazda SUV blends sporty handling, a premium cabin, and proven Toyota hybrid tech in one seriously smart package.
Considering Your Next Move? These Are the 10 Most Livable Cities in the US, Ranked — The new study ranks 173 global cities based on their stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
Guide to Iceland | Tours & Reviews | Travel Tips & People — As Iceland's largest travel marketplace, we search over 2000 travel service providers to find you the best deals at the best prices—guaranteed
Inside BYD: CT Scans of a Battery Cell, Switch Panel, Charger, and Key Fob from the EV Banned in America — BYD sold 4.6M vehicles in 2025, but Americans can't buy one. We CT scanned four components from its lineup to reveal what vertical integration looks like at the part level.
The Threat of a Border Wall in Big Bend Won’t Go Away. Former NPS Leaders Are Raising the Alarm. — Former leaders of Big Bend National Park and more than a dozen lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reconsider a border wall through one of America’s most remote…
Japan Official Sows Doubt Over Potential Sales of US Treasuries — A senior Japanese Finance Ministry official sowed doubt over any prospects for the nation to sell US Treasuries as part of any move to prop up the yen, suggesting the maneuver could end up being counterproductive.
Forget the Car. Now Its Easier Than Ever to Cycle Route 66. — For its centennial, America's most iconic highway gets a glow-up with fresh bicycle paths, revived retro hotels, and payment that sings (for real).
AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012 — The pulse of the Middle East.
The MTB Capital of the World Just Got Its First Lift-Served Bike Park. I Was One of the First to Ride It. — This mountain bike hub reached a new level with its first chairlift-served bike park, featuring 20-plus gravity trails for all levels. Our columnist Graham Averill gives…
This guy rebuilt a 1987 Ferrari Testarossa engine in his garage and documented every bolt, the mad respect I have for his patience is unhinged 🔧
5 Unusual Benzes From Broad Arrow’s Star-Studded Patina Collective Sale — Based in South Florida, the Patina Collective is home to one of the world’s most impressive collections of rare, classic Mercedes-Benzes. Each car has a fascinating story: Some belonged to bankers,…
Trusted Knots by NetKnots | How to tie the right knots | Animated Knots for Fishing, Scouting, Boating, Climbing, Survival — How to tie the right knots with animations, step by step illustrations and knot tying tutorials for fishing, boating, survival, scouting, climbing. Useful
James Dalton Trumbo Statue in Grand Junction, Colorado — <p><img alt="James Dalton Trumbo Bathtub Statue" data-width="3024" data-height="4032" width="300" height="200" src="https://img.atlasobscura.com/Uq6CzoldLKtj9uwUGWVUuw1VEbep6NYFP1fnqNz27-E/rs:fill:300:200:1/g:ce/q:81/sm:1/…
This reliable Subaru costs less than a new Honda Civic — The Subaru Impreza quietly delivers AWD, strong safety, and solid reliability for less than a lot of new Civics.
The 7 Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the U.S. — There's something special about a place where people and their dogs can relax, play, and experience the outdoors together. These seven destinations do it best.