Photo: Suzie Dundas
Inside the 'Cheese Cathedral’ Hidden Beneath Gstaad, Switzerland
Cheese. So beloved that even the lactose intolerant will pay the price of indulging rather than skip it entirely. In Gstaad, behind a door that looks like it leads to a lawn mower shed, a three-story underground bunker holds more than 3,000 wheels of cheese, including one that has been aging since 1931.
René Ryser, the self-proclaimed King of Cheese, has been managing it for over 40 years. He knows when each wheel hits its peak. That part is his secret, which makes for a better dinner party trick than being able to touch your nose with your tongue.
For the fromage-obsessed, tastings and samples are available. Here's how to get in.
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Providence, Rhode Island, Is Closer to the World Cup Than Boston
Photo: EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock
When the World Cup rolls into Gillette Stadium and every Boston hotel costs a small fortune, smart travelers do what they've always done: head 25 miles south to Providence. More compact, cheaper, and quirkier than its neighbor, Rhode Island's capital packs Uyghur dumplings, oyster vodka, a new AAPI History Museum, and James Beard-nominated talent into just 18 square miles.
Oh, and it's actually closer to the stadium than downtown Boston.
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12 of the Coolest Ocean Pools Around the World
Carved into coastal rock or designed to blend seamlessly into the sea, these saltwater pools are fed by tides, refreshed by waves, and built for swimming. Some echo the golden age of seaside resorts. All of them are worth the trip.
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This Resort Proves a Softer Side of Cabo Exists on the Pacific Coast
Photo: Pueblo Bonito Pacifica
Most people think Cabo means crowds, nightlife, and spring breakers. Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Golf & Spa Resort sits on the Pacific side, where pelicans glide over dramatic cliffs, whale watching replaces bar crawls, and Todos Santos is just down the road.
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Road-Tripping South Carolina’s Olde English District
Photos: Daria Bachmann
Most people driving between Charlotte and Columbia blow right past South Carolina's Olde English District. They're missing something. Seven counties of Revolutionary War history, Civil Rights landmarks, and rural landscapes tell two of America's most important origin stories.
Here’s how to explore it in four days.
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Where to Watch the Best Fourth of July Fireworks This Year
The country turns 250 this year, and several cities are going all out to mark it. If you want more than a backyard BBQ and a handheld sparkler, these are nine displays worth planning a trip around.
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