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THE COMPASS

This week, we pack our bags and travel the world. See the beach where anyone can discover a fossil, get ideas and tips for planning the ultimate camping adventure, and see how sober tourism can transform your trip.

Vasantha Yogananthan, Longing for Love, 2018, from the series A Myth of Two Souls, 2013-20, at the V&A.

PHOTOGRAPH BY VASANTHA YOGANANTHAN

What's new in London's museums ahead of King Charles III's Coronation

With all eyes on the capital for the Coronation, some of London's most venerable cultural venues have unveiled shiny new galleries and innovative exhibitions.

Tourists walk the beach at low tide at Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick, Canada.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ERIC CARR, ALAMY

Anyone can discover a fossil on this beach—if you wait out the tides

In New Brunswick, the world’s highest tides reveal fantastic fossils, from giant dragonflies to dinosaur footprints.

FOLLOW THE FOOTPRINTS

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Campers set up their tent at the base of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHASE JARVIS, GETTY IMAGES

Ideas and tips for planning the ultimate camping adventure

From safety tips to packing advice, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping under the stars.

A REFRESHING ESCAPE

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In Chamonix, France, a bright green glass of diabolo sits on a café table.

PHOTOGRAPH BY LAURENT COUSIN, HAYTHAM-REA/REDUX

Sober tourism is a growing trend—here’s how it can transform your trip

Alcohol-free bars, no-booze cruises, and other tools can help you enjoy travel without the hangover.

CHANGING HABITS

The Greek island of Karpathos, a growing center of ecotourism, features striking landscapes surrounded by the Aegean Sea.

PHOTOGRAPH BY CIRIL JAZBEC, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023

Looking for your next adventure? You’ll find it on our annual list of the world’s best destinations for travelers.

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