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An illuminated black sign at the airport with most yellow letters reads "Real ID Are You Ready?"
Air Travel News
Still Don’t Have a Real ID? You’ll Need to Pay a Fee to Get Through Airport Starting in February
TSA is launching a new ConfirmID process on February 1, 2026, for fliers who show up at the airport without proper identification. Here’s what to know and how much it will cost.
January 28, 2026 01:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around
Cruise
The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions
January 28, 2026 01:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
Community Sauna - Camberwell
Health + Wellness
My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna
January 27, 2026 01:42 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back
Winter Sports
What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland
January 27, 2026 12:50 PM
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Francesca Krempa
View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side
Trains
Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands
January 27, 2026 06:59 AM
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Catherine Bennett
Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset
Air Travel News
Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of
January 26, 2026 09:08 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A gate area at London Heathrow airport
Air Travel News
Getting Through Security at London’s Heathrow Airport Just Got Much Easier
January 26, 2026 06:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
8 One-of-a-Kind Places to Discover Beauty in Dresden
Cities We Love
8 One-of-a-Kind Places to Discover Beauty in Dresden
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Three Remarkable Days in Cologne
Cities We Love
Three Remarkable Days in Cologne
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4 Reasons Why Tohoku, Japan Should Be Your Next International Trip
Outdoor Adventure
4 Reasons Why Tohoku, Japan Should Be Your Next International Trip
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A 600-Mile Recreational Trail Is Coming to the West’s Sierra Nevada
Hiking + Cycling
A 600-Mile Recreational Trail Is Coming to the West’s Sierra Nevada
December 16, 2021 02:50 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109
Air Travel News
New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109
December 16, 2021 12:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
New York’s Metropolitan Opera to Require Boosters
COVID + Travel
New York’s Metropolitan Opera to Require Boosters
December 15, 2021 07:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris
Bars + Nightlife
The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris
December 15, 2021 03:32 PM
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Alex Turnbull
Why the Insta360 GO 2 Is the Best Action Camera for Spur-of-the-Moment Travel Videos
Packing Tips + Gear
Why the Insta360 GO 2 Is the Best Action Camera for Spur-of-the-Moment Travel Videos
December 15, 2021 02:24 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal
Visas + Passports
Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal
December 15, 2021 12:25 PM
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Michelle Baran
Will Flight Cancellations Disrupt Holiday Travel?
Air Travel News
Will Flight Cancellations Disrupt Holiday Travel?
December 14, 2021 05:23 PM
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Barbara Peterson
You Can See Immersive Van Gogh Digital Art Shows in Over 40 U.S. Cities
Museums + Galleries
You Can See Immersive Van Gogh Digital Art Shows in Over 40 U.S. Cities
December 14, 2021 05:18 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Vaccine Equity Will Get Us Exploring Again
Trending News
How Vaccine Equity Will Get Us Exploring Again
December 14, 2021 02:42 PM
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James Thornton
Searching for Santa Claus
Longreads
Searching for Santa Claus
December 14, 2021 10:26 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
What to Do if Your Travel Plans Are Disrupted by Omicron
COVID + Travel
What to Do if Your Travel Plans Are Disrupted by Omicron
December 13, 2021 09:04 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports
Air Travel News
Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports
December 13, 2021 07:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Reasons to Love Frankfurt (Beyond Economics)
Destination Spotlight
7 Reasons to Love Frankfurt (Beyond Economics)
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Chihuly Returns to the Desert—and for the First Time at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Taliesin Home in Arizona
Art + Architecture
Chihuly Returns to the Desert—and for the First Time at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Taliesin Home in Arizona
December 13, 2021 06:48 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration
Travel for Good
How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration
December 13, 2021 02:54 PM
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Staff
American Airlines Is Cutting These International Routes in 2022
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Cutting These International Routes in 2022
December 10, 2021 04:18 PM
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Michelle Baran
Breeze Airways Adds $39 Flights from New York and Florida
Air Travel News
Breeze Airways Adds $39 Flights from New York and Florida
December 10, 2021 01:16 PM
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Barbara Peterson
United Is Resuming Flights to Alaska and Montana for 2022
Air Travel News
United Is Resuming Flights to Alaska and Montana for 2022
December 10, 2021 12:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
U.S. National Parks Are Getting a Facelift
National Parks
U.S. National Parks Are Getting a Facelift
December 10, 2021 11:44 AM
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Rebecca Reynolds
Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip
Cities We Love
Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip
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8 Ways to Explore Hamburg, One of the World’s Great Maritime Cities
Cities We Love
8 Ways to Explore Hamburg, One of the World’s Great Maritime Cities
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How to Discover the Best of Munich on Foot
Cities We Love
How to Discover the Best of Munich on Foot
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7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg
Cities We Love
7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg
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How to Celebrate the Outdoors in Stuttgart, One of Germany’s Most Beautiful Cities
Cities We Love
How to Celebrate the Outdoors in Stuttgart, One of Germany’s Most Beautiful Cities
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How to Get a COVID Test for International Travel
COVID + Travel
How to Get a COVID Test for International Travel
December 09, 2021 04:49 PM
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Michelle Baran
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