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Deep in the Everglades, Visiting the Miccosukee ‘Tree Islands’

“Tree islands” deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water.

By Jennifer Reed

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4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan

Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider.

By Rachel Herring

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Exploring Lanzarote, a Growing LGBTQ Destination in the Canary Islands

A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.

By Alexander Lobrano

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An Architect Couple Design Their Dream Home on Orcas Island

The small house in Washington was designed to sit lightly on the land: It touches the ground in only six places, and they didn’t cut down a single tree.

By Tim McKeough

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