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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
Travelers looking for warmth and history without the crowds of Santorini or the Amalfi Coast have a new destination to add to their wish list.
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
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
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
A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor
Tips + News
A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor
May 4, 2020 03:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too
History + Culture
How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too
May 4, 2020 02:07 PM
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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
Tips + News
Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak
May 4, 2020 01:20 PM
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Egill Bjarnason
All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks
Air Travel News
All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks
May 1, 2020 07:03 PM
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Michelle Baran
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