KEEP FLYING WITH THE BEST

Thanks for five categories at Skytrax Passengers Choice Awards. us

1.1 million acres of pristine wildland in the Bighorn National Forest, encompassing 1,200 miles of trails, 30 campgrounds, 10 picnic areas, 6 mountain lodges, legendary dude ranches, and hundreds of miles of waterways. The Bighorns offer limitless outdoor recreation opportunities.

101 restaurants, bars, food trucks, lounges, breweries, distilleries, tap rooms, saloons, and holes in the wall are spread across Sheridan County. That’s 101 different ways to apres adventure in the craft capital of Wyoming. We are also home to more than 40 hotels, motels, RV parks, and B&Bs.

4 seasons in which to get WYO’d. If you’re a skijoring savant, you’ll want to check out the Winter Rodeo in February. July features the beloved Sheridan WYO Rodeo. Spring and fall are the perfect time to chase cool mountain streams or epic backcountry lines.

Sheridan features a thriving, historic downtown district, with western allure, hospitality and good graces to spare; a vibrant arts scene; bombastic craft culture; a robust festival and events calendar; and living history from one corner of the county to the next.

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UNPACKED

ON DISPLAY

Columnist Latria Graham explores how to best navigate museums and cultural institutions with complicated histories.

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Connect

GAY PARIS

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AFAR ANSWERS

HOW CAN TRAVE L PRESERVE AND HONOR CULTURES?

One of the best parts about traveling is getting to engage with other cultures. Here’s how to participate meaningfully. 41

FEAST

FAMILY TIES

Rawia Bishara’s Brooklyn restaurant, Tanoreen, is more than just a place to eat—it’s a showcase of Palestinian flavors and community.

ON TH E COVER

With a rich heritage and an iconic waterfront promenade, Thessaloniki is Greece’s cultural capital.

Photograph by Marco Argüello

Lettering by Abraham Lule

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CONTRIBUTORS

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VOICE FROM AFAR

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TH E RUNWAY SHOW BEFORE TH E RUNWAY SHOW Lauren Tamaki illustrates her favorite part of fashion shows— people-watching.

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WORKSHOP

MADE IN MONGOLIA

How one sustainably minded company spins cashmere into sweater gold.

LGBTQ writer Sally Kohn travels to the City of Light to immerse herself in its queer past and present. 29

Stay

Th E Art Of Hospitality

At a boutique hotel in Nairobi, guests get a front-row seat to the city’s thriving creative scene. Plus: seven hotels putting art experiences fi st.

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WHERE TO CRUISE NEXT

Cruises are finding new ways to connect travelers to more places than ever—and in every sailing style, from active to relaxed.

The reason we’d come all this way was not for a well-stocked baror a beautifully appointed sauna or an extensive library. . . . The reason is out there.