This story appears in the October 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. We have all held leaves, driven miles to see their fall colors, eaten them, raked them, sought their shade.

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Explore the diverse culinary experiences with loved ones this holiday season at Four Seasons Resorts Chiang Mai, Koh Samui ...

Her hands moved swiftly, the water flowing close to the bowl's rim, coaxing the tea leaves into a delicate ... tea's body carries the sweetness of ripe longan. It pairs perfectly with the wine ...

Netflix's "Black Doves" is the latest buzzy espionage TV drama to get audiences talking in 2024 after the likes of "Slow Horses," "The Day of the Jackal," and "The Agency." The show follows Helen ...

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