The Excursions Desk

AnyDayAdventure

An ordinary Tuesday counts as much as a big trip. Each adventure comes with a short story, a practical checklist and the gear to do it right.

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Today’s adventures

Make any day an adventure.

Three shops, one great lunch, zero plans. Here’s how to turn an ordinary afternoon into the best day of the week, and what to bring.

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Why it made the list: Lives in your purse until the thrift store needs it.

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Why it made the list: Everything for a first afternoon of painting.

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Why it made the list: Turns any park into a lunch reservation.

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