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I Heart My City Photo Assignment

We asked our photo community to show us why they love their city, and from mondrian-inspired street scenes to intimate moments after a late night, they did just that.
I Heart My City: Caroline’s New Orleans

Headed to Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Get tips for spending your time in Louisiana's largest city from someone who knows it best.
Should ‘Lap Children’ Get Their Own Plane Seat?

Kids under two, referred to as “lap children” in airlinespeak, can fly without a ticket when they’re accompanied by a guardian, but should they?
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The Circle of Life on Safari

The circle of life is evident everywhere you go on an African safari. It can be as mundane as a beetle working a pile of elephant dung or as spectacular as vultures and hyenas fighting over a carcass.
Reader Recs: Best Travel Advice Ever

With spring travel just around the corner, we asked our Facebook fans to share the best travel advice they’ve ever received. Their responses ranged from practical tips to inspirational musings.
China’s Green Leap Forward

A popular sport known for habitat destruction, massive water consumption, and heavy use of chemicals may be about to take a big step, in a surprising place.
Reflections From an American in Russia

After a month of living in Sochi, a reporter examines four preconceived notions he brought with him along with his luggage–and how they’ve panned out.
The New Wine Wizards of Oz

Like a fine wine, Australia’s Barossa Valley is aged perfection.
Event-o-Rama: 10 Must-Dos in March

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in March.
The High Art of Ramen in Tokyo

When someone mentions ramen, you probably think of those store-bought dried noodles you bring to life with boiling water and a packet of spices. In Tokyo, ramen noodle soup is not fast food; it’s an art form.