Built To Last

A world-renowned student architecture program celebrates more than 30 years of community work in the heart of Alabama's Black Belt

Not about to join the 210-mile club?

HERE ARE A FEW FUN WALKS I’?D RECOMMEND ALONG THE OUTERBELT.

FEEL the RHYTHM

WITH HER HEART KEEPING TIME, INTERIOR DESIGNER CANDACE GRIFFIN CRAFTED A WARM, PERSONAL HOME THAT'S PERFECTLY ON BEAT WITH HER FAMILY.

Hymn of the Sea

Thanks to onboard auditory technology, whale watchers from Australia to Mexico can now eavesdrop on what's happening under the waves.

Electric Feel

The easy way to see Switzerland’s peaks and valleys? From the comfort of an e-bike. Tim Neville checks out the newest cycling routes—without breaking too much of a sweat.

NERDING OUT - BIRDSONG

How the twittering set learns to speak

Think Pink

Watermelon radishes brighten dishes with their color and peppery flavor. Enjoy them while they're peaking

Baby Cakes

Make a big impression at your next party with these adorably petite desserts

MAKE THIS GARDEN GROW

Ross Kenneth Urken and his family roll up their sleeves for a cooking class en plein air at a famed estate outside Paris.

The Light Fantastic

How a small city in Arizona played a big part in the Dark Skies movementand in the process, became one of America's best places for stargazing.

Good Vibrations

In California’s Mojave Desert, a new wellness escape promises something we can all use more of—the sound of silence.

INTO THE MIST

Just outside Kuala Lumpur are some of Malaysia's most impressive waterfalls. Here's how to explore them.

GLOBAL VISION AWARDS

THE 26 PEOPLE, COMPANIES, AND NONPROFITS | CHANGING THE WAY WE TRAVEL FOR THE BETTER

The Books List Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond

In Holly Gramazio's debut, Lauren comes home after a big night out and finds a man she's never met in her London apartment.

FAROUT

IN THE OBSCURITY OF THE WEST TEXAS DESERT, AN UNLIKELY ART TOWN CONTINUES TO DRAW ATTENTION

Devils' Advocates

Tasmania’s most famous species is under threat—but all hope is not lost. Elizabeth Warkentin heads down under to see the conservation effort up close.

Out of the Blue

Honduras beckons scuba divers, waterfall rappellers, and other thrill seekers. Nora Walsh takes the plunge.

High Tea

In Sri Lanka, a new walking trail weaves through mist-shrouded forests and centuries-old estates. Erin Vivid Riley makes the pilgrimage.

IF YOU WANT TO lean into native plants

\"Natives\" is an umbrella term for plants that are indigenous to your area. That means they're already adapted to your climate, may require less tending, and are amenable to your pollinators.

IF YOU WANT TO help the pollinators

The bees (and the butterflies, moths, wasps, and hummingbirds) need you! Make smart planting choices now to get your yard buzzworthy.

Cut the Clutter Clear out what's taking up space in your homeand your mind.

Clutter tends to sneak up on you. One minute, you have a coat closet full (but not too full) of coats. The next, it's bursting at the hinges with sports equipment, pet supplies, broken appliances, and, yeah, way too many puffers.

Modern Manners for Your Social Dilemmas

CINDY ASKS... A pet peeve of mine is when I'm saying something to a friend, and the friend takes out their phone and begins scrolling or typing. I'm more of a listener than a talker, so it especially hurts when I've fully listened to a friend, then I start to speak and they turn their attention to their phone. I'm tempted to say, \"Oh, am Iboring you?\" or \"Would you and your phone prefer to be alone?\" or just plain \"It hurts my feelings when I talk and you take out your phone. Is it an emergency?\" Advice needed.

HOUSE of DOODADS

Funky furnishings and sentimental keepsakes rule this Texas tastemaker's razzle-dazzle digs

A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

One, two, three strikes,

Roots of Reinvention

he latest culinary craze on trend-obsessed Bali? Championing ancestral recipes.

Many Happy Returns

On a visit to Rancho Santana, a resort on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, Jen Murphy is reminded of why she fell in love with the country nearly two decades ago.

The Legend of Mary Louise

After months of searching for a vintage bar cart, Melissa Smrekar hit the jackpot at a Dallas estate sale—and then she learned about the woman who loved it first

Back to the Land

Encouraged by her family, Kathleen Pourciau turned a newfound passion into a business that cultivates the earth and community

Made From Scratch

A love of passed-down pieces inspires this collection of table linens and vintage goods

HIGH - MIGHTY

On the fringes of a lesserknown Kenyan park, a new lodge brings you face-to-face with some of Africa's most majestic animals. Paul Brady goes in search of the biggest beast of them all.