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Looking to book a European vacation but tired of the same old destinations? Adjara, a region in western Georgia, offers ...
30/10/2025

Looking to book a European vacation but tired of the same old destinations? Adjara, a region in western Georgia, offers adventure, cultural immersion and great food—all without giving up cushy accommodation.

The Republic of Georgia is exploding in popularity, with travelers flocking to the capital. But in this corner of the country, you can still enjoy an off-the-beaten-path vacation—equal parts adventure and tranquility.

Interior designer Juan Montoya says that auctioning off about 80% of his possessions—art, furnishings, cars—made him fee...
26/09/2025

Interior designer Juan Montoya says that auctioning off about 80% of his possessions—art, furnishings, cars—made him feel regenerated and younger. He shares his other downsizing lessons, and regrets.

At 80, architect and designer Juan Montoya has shed 80% of his possessions, shifted to remote work and is being careful with his cash. What he’s learning in the process.

Something special is happening in the field of car audio, as Dan Neil discovered when he test drove the Lucid Gravity Gr...
22/08/2025

Something special is happening in the field of car audio, as Dan Neil discovered when he test drove the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring.

Lucid Motor’s all-electric Gravity Grand Touring has a 22-speaker audio system and a cabin that’s as quiet as a concert hall.

Love your Nantucket Reds? Here, two cool ways to wear them in 2025—taking inspiration from the buzziest Paris men's runw...
22/08/2025

Love your Nantucket Reds? Here, two cool ways to wear them in 2025—taking inspiration from the buzziest Paris men's runway show.

In Dior’s much-hyped Paris men’s show, salmon pants akin to Nantucket Reds, those preppy East Coast staples, caught our eye. Here, how to style classic rosy pants so they read runway-cool, not stuffy.

Learn from the house-paint blunders of design pros and homeowners, from exterior paint colors that turned Smurf blue to ...
22/08/2025

Learn from the house-paint blunders of design pros and homeowners, from exterior paint colors that turned Smurf blue to homes that require dusting—on the outside.

Steer clear of the most common errors—from color blunders to application goofs that shorten the life of your paint job. Plus, truly terrible messes that architects and paint experts are still talking about.

While the market for EVs becomes a Filene’s Basement of cut-rate mobility, the all-electric Volvo EX30 Ultra arrives as ...
11/07/2025

While the market for EVs becomes a Filene’s Basement of cut-rate mobility, the all-electric Volvo EX30 Ultra arrives as a spirited contender in the compact SUV segment.

As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act shakes up the market for all-electric vehicles, the winsome Volvo EX30 arrives packing a lot of power and performance into its compact frame.

Are you a Boomer seeking pants that make you look your best? A millennial who wants to look 'successful' without spendin...
11/07/2025

Are you a Boomer seeking pants that make you look your best? A millennial who wants to look 'successful' without spending much money? We offer style advice for men of every generation.

When we quizzed more than 20 men about their wardrobe woes, common concerns emerged for each age group. How to look ‘successful’? How to avoid try-hard looks? Here, our advice—plus, some choice clothing items.

"This is the brownie that doesn’t make you choose between cakey and fudgy." Meet your new go-to recipe.
11/07/2025

"This is the brownie that doesn’t make you choose between cakey and fudgy." Meet your new go-to recipe.

Bread flour is the key to a vastly superior batch, says L.A. chef Nicole Rucker. Here, she shares a few other tips, too, that reliably produce the unicorn of brownies, both cakey and fudgy.

‘Blending was difficult and the application was uneven. I had to use the ancient hack of warming the pencil with a light...
18/06/2025

‘Blending was difficult and the application was uneven. I had to use the ancient hack of warming the pencil with a lighter.” Four WSJ staffers tested ‘all-day’ eyeliners.

Four WSJ staffers tried two ‘long-lasting’ eyeliners: one $38, the other $5. How did they hold up after a long day in the office?

You’ve probably read a lot about seed oils lately. Not everyone agrees on the potential health risks. But we took the va...
18/06/2025

You’ve probably read a lot about seed oils lately. Not everyone agrees on the potential health risks. But we took the various oil alternatives into the kitchen to get firm answers on how they perform.

From canola to sunflower, cooking oils we’ve long relied on are now considered unhealthy by some. But how do the alternatives perform in the kitchen? We put them to the test.

“Sure, they can be enjoyed poolside, but these high-quality rosés deserve a place at the table, too.” Why the most inter...
30/05/2025

“Sure, they can be enjoyed poolside, but these high-quality rosés deserve a place at the table, too.” Why the most interesting rosés today are made in the USA.

As wine lovers look for alternatives to French rosé, American wineries are producing pinks of real distinction. Here, the best bottles to buy this summer.

This summer, skip the crowds in Florence and Rome and discover Italy’s other great art city: Naples.
30/05/2025

This summer, skip the crowds in Florence and Rome and discover Italy’s other great art city: Naples.

Think Naples is just a place to grab a ferry to Capri or gorge on pizza? Think again. This vibrant Mediterranean port has been a cultural mecca for millennia.

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