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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
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
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Travel for Good
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
March 13, 2020 06:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
Family Travel
How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)
March 13, 2020 05:35 PM
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Ann Shields
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s Historic Musée d’Orsay Announces a Massive Future Expansion
March 13, 2020 03:58 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
Winter Sports
This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now
March 13, 2020 12:57 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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