Laura Studarus

Laura Studarus is a Los Angeles-based freelance travel writer. Sometimes she can go several hours without a cup of tea. Follow her on Instagram at @laura_studarus

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We Went to ‘The White Lotus’ Thailand Hotel

Now that you’ve seen the premiere, here’s the hotel where it was shot. We went there, and have all the behind-the-scenes secrets.

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A photo illustration of David Bowie and the Kokedera Kyoto garden.

SUCH A HOLY PLACE TO BE

How to Get Into David Bowie’s Favorite Garden in the World

The rock legend was so moved by this Kyoto garden that he wrote a song about it. But getting into Kokedera is incredibly difficult—here’s how to do it.

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A photograph of the interior of Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki, Finland.

THE HIDDEN CITY

The City Where Life Happens Underground

From churches to art museums to swimming holes—Helsinki is full of wonderfully designed, thoughtful subterranean spaces. But why?

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A Beautiful Library Hides in Shadow of a Famous Cathedral

The Carnegie Library of Reims is an undeniable, art deco dream. But it’s also incredibly easy to miss.

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This Beautiful Library Has a Dungeon

It’s also an impressive English-language oasis.

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