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National Native American Veterans Memorial at the National Museum of the American Indian

History + Culture

New York Has One of the Largest Urban Populations of Native Americans—Here Are 5 Indigenous Experiences in NYC

Experience the Big Apple’s Native American side, from an Indigenous futurism shop to a fry bread weekend pop-up.

November 2, 2026 06:06 PM

Petala Ironcloud

Fall 2026

Kayak in a Redwood Canoe, Eat Ancient Foods, and Spot Rare Animals on These 14 Indigenous-Led Tours

November 2, 2026 06:04 PM

Kate Nelson

From top left: (Left) Chelsea Jefferson, (Middle) Martha Cayetano, (Right) Andrea Cayetano-Jefferson on their front porch; Overlooking the Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park underneath the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge; Customers exploring the Charleston City Market; A close up photograph of Andrea's completed sweetgrass basket; Andrea working on her sweetgrass basket on her porch; Andrea's smaller sweetgrass baskets displayed at her stand along the Sweetgrass Basket Makers Highway (Highway 17); John Island sweet grassfield field which has 5 rows. The land will grow every year and each year the farm will give the sweetgrass away for free to sweetgrass basket makers.

Fall 2026

“I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”: The Women Weaving South Carolina’s History

November 2, 2026 09:21 AM

Latria Graham

A person straightening up the pillows in an A-frame Airbnb bedroom

October 30, 2026 05:48 PM

Bailey Berg

Diptych with an exterior view of Julius' Castle on San Francisco's Telegraph Hill on the left, and an interior view of a hall and statue

October 30, 2026 05:42 PM

Erin Feher

A yellow canoe in front of Spirit Island in early dawn light at Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park.

Outdoor Adventure

9 Things We Love About Alberta: Mountain Scenery, Modern Cuisine, and Herds of Bison

October 30, 2026 04:22 PM

Jennifer Malloy

Vintage photo of exterior of Paris’s Hôtel Lutetia

Hotels

What Happens to a Hotel When War Comes to Town?

October 30, 2026 04:07 PM

Mark Ellwood

Outdoor Adventure

A Promising Winter Is Taking Shape in Telluride

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Loyalty + Rewards

If You’re Not Building Up Loyalty With This Travel Credit Card, You’re Missing Out

October 30, 2026 02:36 PM

Paul Rubio

Interior view of an airplane cabin with passengers seated and a flight attendant walking down the aisle.

Air Travel News

What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond

October 30, 2026 01:28 PM

Sophie Friedman

Park Hyatt Johannesburg exterior with jacaranda trees

Stay Here Next

After Years of Visiting Johannesburg, I’ve Found a New Favorite Place to Stay

October 30, 2026 12:35 PM

Travis Levius

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

10 Less-Crowded European Christmas Markets For Mulled Wine, Melted Cheese, and Ice Skating

October 30, 2026 05:55 AM

Sophie Friedman

Keith Diakiw of Talking Rock Tours shares his wisdom

History + Culture

Art, Fine Dining, and Innovative Tours: How Indigenous People in Alberta Are Sharing Their Culture Today

October 29, 2026 06:57 PM

Debbie Olsen

An empty vintage yellow trolley in Butte, Montana

History + Culture

Want to Learn More About a Place? Find Its Ghosts

October 29, 2026 05:25 PM

Vanita Salisbury

Backpacker hiking in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Brecon Beacons in South Wales, United Kingdom

Hiking + Cycling

Wales Is Full of Medieval Ghost Stories—Here Are 6 Haunted Trails to Hike Among the Spirits

October 29, 2026 01:27 PM

Emma John

Nkasa Linyanti campfire with camp in background

Stay Here Next

I’ve Been on Dozens of Safaris. This Remote Corner of Namibia Still Surprised Me

October 29, 2026 11:47 AM

Richard Holmes

Air Travel News

New Icon Lounges, Platinum Status, and International Routes. Is Southwest Getting Fancy on Us?

October 29, 2026 09:02 AM

Bailey Berg

A cutout of the backside of a woman in a one-piece swimsuit with a bag and sandals in her hand laid on top of an image of a story coastline

October 28, 2026 05:51 PM

Jeri Clausing

Hiking + Cycling

8 Spooky Trails in the U.S. That Lead You to Tombstones, Haunted Tunnels, and Witch Trials

October 28, 2026 03:17 PM

Bailey Berg

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Fall 2026

One of Hong Kong’s Most Storied Streets Is Still a Must-Visit

October 28, 2026 03:14 PM

Lucy Kehoe

A red high speed train going through a snow covered landscape in Europe

Train Travel

Take the Train to the Slopes of the French Alps This Winter From London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam

October 28, 2026 05:58 AM

Sophie Friedman

Dolly Parton's wardrobe pieces on display at the Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville

October 27, 2026 05:44 PM

Bailey Berg

Left: Cherry Street in Macon, Georgia; right: Detail of the ornate dome and chimneys at the historic Hay House mansion in Macon, Georgia.

Festivals + Events

Spend the Weekend in 6 Halloween Towns With Creepy Lore and Fewer Crowds

October 27, 2026 12:42 PM

Blane Bachelor

American will install high-speed Starlink from its smallest Airbus aircraft to the largest Boeing 777. A Boeing 737 is pictured.

Air Travel News

American Airlines Wants Your Premium Dollars. Here’s Everything It’s Changing to Win Them

October 27, 2026 11:39 AM

David Slotnick

Fall 2026

A Different Kind of Surf Town

October 27, 2026 08:56 AM

Bonnie Tsui

a zangeto spirit costumed in flowing raffia spins as people gather around

Fall 2026

In Benin, Vodun Is More Than a Religion

October 26, 2026 07:06 PM

Carey Baraka

The Moonshot Bar in United's new Houston lounge, a U-shaped bar area with darker tones and moon-like light fixtures and small tables and a counter top around for added seating

Air Travel News

United’s Largest-Ever Airport Lounge Opens with Texas Barbecue, a Taqueria, and an Outdoor Terrace

October 26, 2026 06:32 PM

Bailey Berg

Explora Journeys cruise ship in Ressurection Bay and surrounding mountains, Seward, Alaska

Fall 2026

6 Alaska Cruises That Go Where the Big Ships Can’t

October 26, 2026 06:21 PM

Katherine LaGrave

Kazakhstan Epic Trip for AFAR / Altyn Emel National Park / Ak-Tau and Katutau Mountians at sunrise

Fall 2026

Few U.S. Travelers Visit Central Asia’s Largest Country. They’re Missing Out.

October 26, 2026 03:52 PM

Peggy Orenstein

AmaWaterways guests meet with students from the local school while in Santa Barbara de Pinto along Colombia's Magdalena River

Cruise

Ports Can’t Thrive if Local Communities Are Struggling. These Cruise Lines Are Doing More to Give Back

October 26, 2026 02:27 PM

Erica Silverstein

Festivals + Events

Celebrate the Real Halloween Where It Started at These Ancient Fire-Filled Festivals

October 26, 2026 01:46 PM

Olivia Young

Silhouette of a couple embracing while watching an airplane at a modern airport terminal.

Air Travel News

Meeting People at the Airport Gate Feels Like a Throwback. At These 32 U.S. Airports, It’s Still Possible.

October 26, 2026 03:24 AM

Sophie Friedman

High school students protesting in the streets of Paris with one student in the center of the image holding a bright orange traffic as a megaphone

October 24, 2026 03:43 AM

Sophie Friedman

The gardens at Ard na Sidhe are especially atmospheric, with mature trees and winding paths leading toward Caragh Lake.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Best Hotels in Ireland, From Grand Castles to Cozy Country Houses

October 23, 2026 07:04 PM

Aoife O’Riordain

Family Travel

You Might See More of These Mythical Creatures on Your Next Hike

October 23, 2026 05:07 PM

Sandra Lee

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