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Ninety minutes north of the city and next to pricey Montecito, laid-back Carpinteria has surfers, seals and miles of beach to walk.
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These Japanese Oyster Farmers Know How to Throw a Good Party, and Everyone Is Invited
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At little B.Y.O.B. pop-up oyster shops, known as kakigoya, customers don colorful plastic ponchos and gather over grills with family and friends. Drinks are poured, songs are sung and the chill of winter gives way to spring on the picturesque coast.
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Summer Vacation Travel Ideas: Perfect Beaches and Pools, Great American Road Trips
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Read our travel expert’s answers to this and other questions from readers about where they should spend time this summer.
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A Primer on Buddhist Monuments
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Three architecturally significant stupas, or reliquary mounds, in Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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Buddhist Terms Explained: From Dharma to Samsara
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Words and terms common in the Buddhist communities of Nepal, Thailand and Taiwan.
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A Map and Timeline of the History of Buddhism in Asia
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The many paths by which the religion flourished across Asia.
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An Essential Reading List on the History of Buddhism in Asia
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A reporter’s essential reading list on Buddhism in Asia.
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A Food-Lover’s Paradise in the Swedish Countryside
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In Skane, a fertile agricultural area bordered on three sides by the Baltic Sea, visitors will find delightful meals, baked goods and sweets, all made with a certain ‘craft nerdiness.’
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In Thailand, Buddhism Is Twinned With Political Power
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In Thailand, where it’s the state-sanctioned religion, practices have proved to be surprisingly mutable.