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4 Gorgeous Destinations for an Ultimate Wellness-Inspired Getaway

Taking time for your total well-being is a high priority in today’s go-go-go world. If you’re looking for a total mind, body, and soul reboot, […]

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The Best Long Weekend Trips to Take From Philadelphia in 2024

In the past, a three-day weekend meant catching up on your chores, having a barbecue — maybe squeezing in a night at your favorite B&B. […]

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Weekending in Charleston

Even historic cities like Charleston, South Carolina, are ever-evolving. Case in point: The “Holy City’s” new International African American Museum opened in June. Some 20 […]

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Picture-Perfect Train Trips to Take From Philly This Fall

You haven’t done leaf-peeping right until you’ve done it from a train. Here are nine trips perfect for taking in nature’s fireworks — and a […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Staying in Yurts and Cabins in Pennsylvania State Parks

This is the perfect time for a cabin or yurt getaway in a Pennsylvania state park — or the perfect time to plan one for […]

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PA Road Trip: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Central Pennsylvania

I set my expectations purposefully low. The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, I told myself. Seems a bit gauche. Stand on your own two feet, Pennsylvania! […]

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PA Road Trip: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Pittsburgh and the Laurel Highlands

When my son, a junior in high school, announced he wanted to tour the University of Pittsburgh, my wife said we could leave early in […]

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PA Road Trip: A Philadelphian’s Guide to the Lincoln Highway

When driving west on Route 30 through the part of south central Pennsylvania that might best be described as “Kentucky, is that you?,” I squint […]

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PA Road Trip: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Scranton

A road trip evokes mid-20th-century nostalgia I’m too young to have: drive-ins, jukeboxes and Americana. Novelty sunglasses must be packed. A playlist must be curated. […]

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The Best Pennsylvania Road Trips You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Take (Till Now)

Ah, the open highway — the drive that takes you beyond Philly’s borders, one full of scenic vistas, nostalgic roadside­ stops and epic adventures. Remember […]

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PA Road Trip: A Philadelphian’s Guide to the River Road, From Bristol to Easton

For nearly a century, the Delaware Canal carried the coal that kept Philadelphia homes warm from the interior of the state to the big city. […]

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European Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Rome

It’s surprising how many people don’t like Rome. These people — who are wrong — usually complain about a packed 10-day itinerary where they raced […]

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4 European Vacations to Take From Philly This Spring

Go with your family. Go on a whim, to try a bucket-list restaurant, or because you really deserve to sip champagne in Champagne. Whatever your […]

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European Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to Copenhagen

For some of us, a visit to Copenhagen is linked with a reservation at Noma, rated World’s Best Restaurant five times. Using hyperlocal ingredients, including […]

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European Travel: A Philadelphian’s Guide to France’s Champagne Region

You know the feeling you get when you open a bottle of champagne? That pop is Pavlovian, sparking effervescent joy. Whether or not there’s anything […]