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Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.
Road Trips
The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas
Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.
July 8, 2026 09:52 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’
History + Culture
The Mystery of the Gedi Ruins, Kenya’s ‘‘Machu Picchu’’
September 2, 2020 09:14 AM
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Sarah Baxter
The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020
Cities We Love
The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020
September 1, 2020 03:54 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good
Air Travel News
The Major U.S. Airlines Have All Ditched Their Change Fees—for Good
September 1, 2020 02:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
Venice Film Festival Debuts With Fewer Hollywood Stars and Face Masks Required
Festivals + Events
Venice Film Festival Debuts With Fewer Hollywood Stars and Face Masks Required
September 1, 2020 01:43 PM
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Nicole Winfield
The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.
Hiking + Cycling
The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.
September 1, 2020 12:52 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit
Museums + Galleries
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit
August 31, 2020 08:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard
The Future of Travel
Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard
August 31, 2020 03:10 PM
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Yuri Kageyama
The Fanny Pack I’m Not Embarrassed to Wear in Public
Packing Tips + Gear
The Fanny Pack I’m Not Embarrassed to Wear in Public
August 28, 2020 03:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Even as Masks Are Required Throughout Paris, Tour de France Will Go On
Tips + News
Even as Masks Are Required Throughout Paris, Tour de France Will Go On
August 27, 2020 03:43 PM
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Angela Charlton
Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park
Outdoor Adventure
Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park
August 27, 2020 03:08 PM
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Martha Mendoza
Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination
Hotels
Why Lake Como Will Forever Be a Dream Destination
August 27, 2020 05:24 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now
Hotels
What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now
August 27, 2020 04:16 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall
Tips + News
A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall
August 26, 2020 02:21 PM
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Tim Chester
The “Flying Feminist” Who Was the First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane
Air Travel News
The “Flying Feminist”: The First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane
August 26, 2020 11:23 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes
Air Travel News
American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes
August 26, 2020 11:15 AM
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Michelle Baran
This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains
Packing Tips + Gear
This Limited Edition Outdoor Blanket Raises Money to Protect the Great Plains
August 25, 2020 05:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures
Packing Tips + Gear
The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures
August 25, 2020 11:40 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine
COVID + Travel
Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine
August 25, 2020 12:05 AM
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Michelle Baran
Los Angeles Encourages Staycations With Dozens of Hotel and Restaurant Deals
COVID + Travel
Los Angeles Encourages Staycations With Dozens of Hotel and Restaurant Deals
August 24, 2020 06:30 PM
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Tim Chester
Bali Won’t Open to International Travelers Until 2021
Tips + News
Bali Won’t Open to International Travelers Until 2021
August 24, 2020 03:45 PM
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Tim Chester
10 Tips for Camping With Kids and Babies
Family Travel
10 Tips for Camping With Kids and Babies
August 21, 2020 06:33 PM
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Phil Morgan
Want to Support Black-Owned Businesses While Traveling? Make This Book Your Bible.
Books
Want to Support Black-Owned Businesses While Traveling? Make This Book Your Bible.
August 21, 2020 05:49 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Rooms at Carmel Valley Ranch are accessible from open-air corridors—and most have outdoor decks.
Hotels
7 Tips on What to Look for in a Hotel During COVID-19
August 20, 2020 07:12 PM
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Aislyn Greene
No Fear of Coronavirus at Drive-Through Haunted House
Tips + News
No Fear of Coronavirus at Drive-Through Haunted House
August 20, 2020 03:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail
Epic Trips
Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail
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5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us
Tips + News
5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us
August 20, 2020 10:25 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Airbnb Is Bringing Broadway Back via Online Experiences
Art + Culture
Airbnb Is Bringing Broadway Back via Online Experiences
August 19, 2020 06:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads
Family Travel
Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads
August 19, 2020 06:37 PM
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Tim Chester
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