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I wondered what they would do with them. I might have forgotten about the spruce tips had it not been for our dinner that night. Dino he had introduced himself as Dino, short for Dinosaur was slim and debonair. The Open Kitchen market, in Ljubljana.Credit:Jaka Bulc In 2022, Milka earned its firstMichelin star; the next year, it earned a second. Like many of the countrys best-known restaurants, it embodies a profound sense of kinship with the surrounding landscape....

Though it may be Frank Lloyd Wright’s tiniest design, it’s also one of his most beautiful. Throughout his lifetime, Wright created1,114 architectural works, 532 of which were actually constructed. TheSeth Peterson Cottage, located withinMirror Lake State Park, clocks in at just 880 square feet. Exterior of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Seth Peterson Cottage in Mirror Lake State Park, Wisconsin.Credit:Chris Riemenschneider/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS/Alamy Live News The home was commissioned by Peterson, who was a huge fan of Wright....

Sometimes the understudy exceeds expectations. In the original “Mamma Mia,” the Greek island of Skopelos played the fictional island of Kalokairi. But to shoot “Mamma Mia! Credit: Matthew Baker/Getty Images Here We Go Again,” filmmakers turned to the island of Vis, off the coast of Croatia. Although Vis has changed as it’s become a tourist destination, it has remained fairly secluded. However, “Mamma Mia” could push the island into the spotlight....

Get out your telescope in Nebraska. But where, exactly, should you travel for the best view of the stars above? It quantifies the astronomical observability of celestial objects and the interference resulting from light pollution. Credit:Courtesy of Nebraska Star Party Lower the value, the better the view of the stars is." After looking at all this information, the team namedNebraska Star Party(NSP) as the No. 1 best “location” for astrotourism outside of Europe....

An outdoor lovers dream, Slovenia promises hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and much more. Despite its size its slightly smaller than New Jersey the country offers an astounding variety of landscapes. Catch your breath and try a city break, exploring the historic city of Ljubljana. Visit the famous Dragon bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia.Credit:NataliaDeriabina/Getty Images Heres my itinerary for an action-packed week. For a nice day trip, go toPredjama Castle, perched atop a sheer cliff....

Here’s why you should plan a trip to Liechtenstein, and what to do once you’re there. “Liechtenstein is one of those small countries you could travel across in a couple of hours. “It lies comfortably in the beautiful alps, offering breathtaking mountainous landscapes perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.” Credit:jikgoe/Getty Images Residence Hotel Find style and comfort just down the road in Vaduz at theResidence Hotel. Guests can also find breakfast, lunch, dinner, and plenty of snacks at the hotel’s bistro....

In the late 13th century, Comino’s caves were home to the exiled prophetic Kabbalist Abraham Abulafia. The deep caves, sheltered by the rugged cliffs, were the perfect place to hide. They were also used as trading posts for raids on unlucky boats passing between Malta and Gozo. Credit: Courtesy of Visit Malta Courtesy of Visit Malta

Go ahead, take a dip. There’s a lot to love aboutGreece, including its fantastic history, art, food, and culture. In fact, there’s one beach in Greece that’s home to the clearest water in the world. Credit:Constantinos-Iliopoulos/Getty Images In late 2023, Florida Panhandle released its list of beaches with the clearest water in the world. It then calculated each beach’s score based on the percentage of reviews that mention “clear water.”...

You deserve a break like this. When Hurricane Ida tore through Louisiana last August, it left a trail of destruction in its wake. The Category 4 storm causedrecord devastationto the state, particularly impacting areas along the coast. Credit: Courtesy of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Now, six months later, one tiny island has re-emerged and is ready to welcome back visitors. Particularly if those visitors are professional ornithologists or, at the very least, extremely enthusiastic bird watchers....

Let’s go have a beach day in Fiji ASAP. Martina Katz/Getty Images Any day on the beach is a great day. But there is one way to make it better spending the day at thebestbeach in the entire world. Credit:Martina Katz/Getty Images Likewise, the set of 333 islands caters to lovebirds of all kinds. But Fiji differs from other island destinations in its otherworldliness. Joining Fiji in the top 10 spots is another island spot, the Turks & Caicos in the No....

Don’t come to Giglio looking for a party. Or luxury shopping, or Michelin-starred dining. Giglio’s hulking big sister, Elba, slouches to the north and is visible on a clear day. Credit: Elizabeth Heath Together with even tinier Capraia, they are the only islands with year-round populations and public access. In Giglio Porto, you’ll find a seaside promenade that wraps around the harbor. And if you have a snorkel and mask, spy on the abundant marine life below you....

On Isle au Haut, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The first thing you see is the church steeple. You rub your eyes, look again, squinting through the salty spray of the Gulf of Maine. Credit: Becky Krystal/The Washington Post via Getty Images On the water, lobster boats chug, skiff oars pull at the inky water. But they treaded lightly. They primarily took up farming and fishing as their livelihoods....

The under-the-radar town of Hiriketiya in Sri Lanka has epic surfing, buzzing beach bars, and gorgeous sunsets. Its so nice to be back, isnt it? I said to my partner as a fresh coconut appeared in front of me. A girl and her surf board next to her rented tuk-tuk enjoying the Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka.Credit:Pyrosky/Getty Images We first came to this crescent-shaped bay town in 2021 during a six-week tour aroundSri Lanka....