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A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
The carrier has reduced its domestic seat capacity by nearly 5 percent. Here’s what travelers need to know.
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background
Outdoor Adventure
This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City
July 9, 2026 08:00 AM
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Matt Kirouac
A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Tourism-Dependent Galápagos Loses $50 Million Due to Coronavirus
Tips + News
Tourism-Dependent Galápagos Loses $50 Million Due to Coronavirus
May 13, 2020 03:30 PM
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Christine Armario
How Archaeology Showed Me a Different Side of Italy
History + Culture
How Archaeology Showed Me a Different Side of Italy
May 12, 2020 04:52 PM
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Sara Button
Clear Develops a Health ID That Includes Coronavirus Screening
The Future of Travel
Clear Develops a Health ID That Includes Coronavirus Screening
May 12, 2020 03:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Restaurant in Amsterdam Set Up Individual Greenhouses for Socially-Distant Dining
Tips + News
A Restaurant in Amsterdam Set Up Individual Greenhouses for Socially-Distant Dining
May 11, 2020 11:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos
Family Travel
On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos
May 11, 2020 12:53 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
rows of luggage crammed together, all different colors, with various luggage tags and stickers on them
COVID + Travel
Sanitagging. Travel Bubble. Mothballing. What Do These Coronavirus Travel Terms Mean?
May 11, 2020 12:35 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
“Fearless Flamingos” Flock to Albania Lagoon With Humans in Lockdown
Tips + News
“Fearless Flamingos” Flock to Albania Lagoon With Humans in Lockdown
May 11, 2020 12:28 PM
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Hektor Pustina
Europe Proposes Extending Travel Ban Until June 15
Tips + News
Europe Proposes Extending Travel Ban Until June 15
May 8, 2020 07:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
Frontier Airlines Will Require Temperature Checks for Passengers
Air Travel News
Frontier Airlines Will Require Temperature Checks for Passengers
May 8, 2020 07:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Drink Your Way Around the World With These Wine Delivery Services
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Drink Your Way Around the World With These Wine Delivery Services
May 8, 2020 05:54 PM
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Tim Chester
Face Masks and Meal Changes Coming to Amtrak
Train Travel
Face Masks and Meal Changes Coming to Amtrak
May 8, 2020 05:35 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
We May Need a Digital Detox Vacation Soon—This New Company Can Help
Health + Wellness
We May Need a Digital Detox Vacation Soon—This New Company Can Help
May 8, 2020 04:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Home Cooking Transformed My Trip to Israel
Food + Drink
How Home Cooking Transformed My Trip to Israel
May 8, 2020 04:20 PM
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Alon Shaya
How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home
May 7, 2020 03:12 PM
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Ann Shields
Can You Properly Socially Distance on an Airplane?
Air Travel News
Can You Properly Socially Distance on an Airplane?
May 7, 2020 02:03 PM
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David Koenig
New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses
Tips + News
New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses
May 7, 2020 12:32 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How
Packing Tips + Gear
Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How
May 6, 2020 08:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Napa Valley at Home
May 6, 2020 05:09 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy
History + Culture
Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy
May 6, 2020 04:19 PM
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Laura Fraser
Vienna Airport Is Offering 190 Euro Coronavirus Tests for Travelers to Avoid Quarantine
Tips + News
Vienna Airport Is Offering 190 Euro Coronavirus Tests for Travelers to Avoid Quarantine
May 6, 2020 03:54 PM
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Sarah Buder
With No Tourists, Thai Elephants Return to Natural Habitats
Tips + News
With No Tourists, Thai Elephants Return to Natural Habitats
May 6, 2020 03:23 PM
The Future of Africa’s Wild Places—and Why Safaris Matter
Safari
The Future of Africa’s Wild Places—and Why Safaris Matter
May 5, 2020 08:31 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
U.S. Beaches
The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i
May 5, 2020 03:23 PM
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Nicole Antonio
How to Give a Vacation to Frontline Medical Workers When You Book One Yourself
Tips + News
How to Give a Vacation to Frontline Medical Workers When You Book One Yourself
May 5, 2020 01:57 PM
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Michelle Baran
This $30 Hobby Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now
Health + Wellness
This $30 Hobby Is Keeping Me Sane Right Now
May 4, 2020 08:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening
Tips + News
Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening
May 4, 2020 06:53 PM
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Nicole Winfield
My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now
AFAR Advisor
My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now
May 4, 2020 05:11 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown
Tips + News
Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown
May 4, 2020 05:03 PM
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Aritz Parra
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