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Walking the South West Coast Path between and Porlock, Somerset and Lynton, Devon, UK
Travel

The Restorative Powers of Hiking

How following an ancient, long-distance path—the “world’s happiest”—can clear the mind.

Woman with two children on an Upstate New York ski slope
Sloping Off

In Praise of Skiing Upstate

Why DP loves this under-the-radar, underrated, winter weekend ritual.

All For Love installation, British Flower Week, Garden Museum, London, UK
Blooms of Bloomsbury

London’s Garden Museum: Digging into the Past

This very British sanctuary caters to enthusiasts who care not only about the planting, but also the history of their passionate pursuit.

Trends

Polo—without a horse

The fast-growing sport of Roda Polo, where e-wheels sub for hooves.

Four mermaids sitting by a pool.
Seasterhood

So, you want to be a mermaid?

Donning a fin and taking to the water is a growing, global, $500-million-dollar industry.

Two paddleboarders and a dog out on the water. Photo courtesy of SipaBoards
Summer sports

Paddleboarders, Start Your Engines!

Fully charged and ready to go: electric jet motors allow stand-up paddleboards to go the extra mile—or 20.

Butterfly migration

The monarchs are coming!

Another orange wave will soon descend upon New York City, but this is one you will want to see.

Join us for the party

Join us for the party