Santiago Sidetrip: Cajón del Maipo

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DESTINATIONS:  Cajón del Maipo is a massive Andean canyon with hot springs, alpine shelters, a ski area, and dozens of miles of whitewater all within 2 hours of downtown Santiago.  More »

Photo Essay: GIANT Redwoods, the Tallest Living Things on Our Planet

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NATURE:  If you want to feel small, stand next to a redwood trunk.  More »

More Bizarre Hotels Around the World

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FRESH IDEAS:  Jumbo jets, train cars, covered wagons, and the ocean floor -- would you sleep here?  More »

South Korea, Beyond Seoul

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FRESH IDEAS:  Many people only know South Korea for what it's not...  More »

Followup: Stargazing in Scotland Confirmed as World-Class

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NATURE:  The International Dark-Sky Association has awarded a park in southwestern Scotland with "dark sky" status, certifying it as one of the best places in the world to watch the stars.  More »

World's Most Annoying Cities

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URBAN:  Traveling can be frustrating at times.  More »

What NOT to Do in Chile

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DESTINATIONS:  Matador's destination expert on Chile lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and what you should do instead.  More »

LP's Top 10 Destinations for 2010

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BEST TRIPS:  So, is drawing names out of a hat the main criteria for this list?  More »

The Milford Road in New Zealand

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WORDLESS WANDERLUST:  Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore.  More »

Photo Essay: Fall Foliage Tour in Maryland

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PHOTO ESSAY:  Matador Goods editor and photojournalist Lola Akinmade takes us on a photographic tour of her neighborhood in Maryland to watch the leaves turn.  More »

The Best New Hotels, for "Less"

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FRESH IDEAS:  BudgetTravel.com profiles 31 of the world's newest, most "affordable" hotels. But can a price cap of $150/night really be considered budget?  More »

Eat, Pray, Love in France

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DESTINATIONS:  A guide to the food, wine, romance, and sacred spaces of the world's most visited nation.  More »

Dubai: A Damning Portrait

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URBAN:  Slave labor, oblivious expats, environmental collapse. Is this the real Dubai?  More »

The Best/Worst Destinations, According to National Geographic

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DESTINATIONS:  Does this list surprise you?  More »

Fresh Ideas: Venice by Kayak

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FRESH IDEAS:  A new way to explore Italy's "City of Water."  More »

Would You Live Here?

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NATURE:  A list of some of the most dangerous places in the world to call home.  More »

Destination Expert: Madagascar


DESTINATION EXPERTS:  Long-time active Matador member Mei-Ling McNamara is this week's featured destination expert.  More »

The Adirondacks in the Fall

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WORDLESS WANDERLUST:  Here’s some weekend wanderlust inspiration for you. Get out and explore.  More »

Berlin 20/20: A Photo Tour of a Reunited City

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PHOTO ESSAY:  Berlin-based photographer and Matador editor-at-large Paul Sullivan commemorates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the wall with 20 photos of what he deems "the most inspiring city in Western Europe."  More »

2 Ways to Celebrate the Fall of the Berlin Wall

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CULTURAL IMMERSION:  If you're in Berlin on 9 November this year, here are a couple ways to celebrate the Fall of the Wall's 20-year anniversary.  More »