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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
When in Quarantine, Do As the Italians Do
Tips + News
When in Quarantine, Do As the Italians Do
March 24, 2020 03:10 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine
COVID + Travel
These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine
March 24, 2020 03:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Think Like an Introvert
Health + Wellness
How to Think Like an Introvert
March 24, 2020 02:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Beijing as Coronavirus Cases Fall
Tips + News
Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Beijing as Coronavirus Cases Fall
March 24, 2020 02:31 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Signature Cocktails From Around the World That You Should Try at Home
Food + Drink
Signature Cocktails From Around the World That You Should Try at Home
March 24, 2020 09:15 AM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, and More National Parks Close to Visitors
COVID + Travel
Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, and More National Parks Close to Visitors
March 23, 2020 05:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Europeans Sing Health Workers’ Praises Nightly From Windows
Tips + News
Europeans Sing Health Workers’ Praises Nightly From Windows
March 20, 2020 03:23 PM
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Lori Hinnant
Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home
Food + Drink
Delicious Global Dishes and Drinks You Can Make at Home
March 20, 2020 03:11 PM
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Sarah Buder
Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?
Tips + News
Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?
March 20, 2020 03:05 PM
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John Newton
Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay
Art + Culture
Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay
March 20, 2020 01:41 PM
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Sebastian Modak
9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights
Style + Design
9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights
March 20, 2020 01:04 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel
Tips + News
Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel
March 20, 2020 11:43 AM
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Jake Emen
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reviving Demand for a Traditional French Soap
Tips + News
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reviving Demand for a Traditional French Soap
March 19, 2020 04:35 PM
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Daniel Cole
Around the World in International Films
Art + Culture
Around the World in International Films
March 19, 2020 12:34 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews
National Parks
Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews
March 19, 2020 12:30 PM
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Ann Shields
The Real Story Behind Venice’s Newly Crystal-Clear Canals
Tips + News
The Real Story Behind Venice’s Newly Crystal-Clear Canals
March 19, 2020 12:07 PM
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John Newton
Please Postpone, Don’t Cancel Your Trip—Keep the Travel Spark Alive
AFAR Advisor
Please Postpone, Don’t Cancel Your Trip—Keep the Travel Spark Alive
March 19, 2020 11:48 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus
Tips + News
Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus
March 18, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Recreate Your Canceled Europe Trip at Home
Travel Inspiration
How to Recreate Your Canceled Europe Trip at Home
March 18, 2020 02:47 PM
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Shannon Reed
United States and Canada Will Close Border to Nonessential Travel
Tips + News
United States and Canada Will Close Border to Nonessential Travel
March 18, 2020 01:20 PM
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Rob Gillies
European Union Bans Foreign Travelers to Curb Coronavirus Spread
Tips + News
European Union Bans Foreign Travelers to Curb Coronavirus Spread
March 17, 2020 07:15 PM
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Lorne Cook
8 Hand Creams We’ve Discovered Traveling the World
Health + Wellness
8 Hand Creams We’ve Discovered Traveling the World
March 17, 2020 06:28 PM
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Staff
15 Podcasts to Help You Master a New Language
Packing Tips + Gear
15 Podcasts to Help You Master a New Language
March 17, 2020 02:41 PM
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John Newton
I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?
Travel for Good
I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?
March 17, 2020 02:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
Tips + News
The Uplifting Ways Italians Are Coping With the Coronavirus Lockdown
March 16, 2020 03:19 PM
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Lauren Breedlove
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
Tips + News
Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever
March 14, 2020 04:37 PM
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Pan Pylas
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
Tips + News
During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values
March 14, 2020 02:13 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
Tips + News
The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know
March 14, 2020 02:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
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