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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
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Mount Everest Closed for Season Over Coronavirus Fears
March 13, 2020 12:34 PM
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Binaj Gurubacharya
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
Museums + Galleries
Smithsonian Magazine’s Free Museum Day Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears
March 12, 2020 05:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
Packing Tips + Gear
This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels
March 12, 2020 05:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
Tips + News
Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets
March 12, 2020 04:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
National Parks
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
March 12, 2020 01:33 PM
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Erika Hueneke
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
AFAR Advisor
A Love Letter to the Travel Industry
March 12, 2020 12:54 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
AFAR Advisor
Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers
March 12, 2020 11:07 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
Air Travel News
What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean
March 11, 2020 07:39 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
Winter Sports
Ski Into Spring at the Best Warm-Weather Skiing Spots
March 11, 2020 07:15 PM
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Matt Hansen
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
Tips + News
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
March 11, 2020 06:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
Longreads
How Bosnia’s Only Female Coppersmith Is Reinventing Tradition
March 11, 2020 05:48 PM
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Sarah Khan
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID + Travel
What Italy’s Lockdown Actually Means During the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 11, 2020 04:47 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
Tips + News
A Recent Trip to Asia Reveals the Toll of Coronavirus on Tourism
March 10, 2020 07:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
Museums + Galleries
This “Once-in-a-Lifetime Exhibit” Includes the Most Stolen Artwork Ever
March 10, 2020 06:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
Tips + News
This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation
March 10, 2020 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
History + Culture
These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt
March 10, 2020 02:25 PM
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Gulnaz Khan
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
Cruise
It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking
March 9, 2020 08:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
Longreads
What Traveling With Cerebral Palsy Has Taught Me About Kindness
March 9, 2020 05:23 PM
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Kelly Dawson
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
Air Travel News
The New Amex Centurion Lounge at LAX Is 13,900 Square Feet of Calm Amid Chaos
March 9, 2020 05:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera
Where to Travel Next
For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera
March 9, 2020 02:58 PM
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Carl Pettit
How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart
History + Culture
How Walking the Camino de Santiago Helped Heal a Broken Heart
March 9, 2020 10:17 AM
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Jackie Bryant
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage on an Epic, Self-Guided Road Trip
History + Culture
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage on an Epic, Self-Guided Road Trip
March 6, 2020 07:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone
Tips + News
This European Country Just Made Its Public Transportation Free for Everyone
March 6, 2020 06:49 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum
Art + Architecture
Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum
March 6, 2020 06:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers
Travel Tales
Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers
March 6, 2020 05:30 PM
Louvre Reopens, Bans Cash Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Louvre Reopens, Bans Cash Over Coronavirus Fears
March 6, 2020 04:26 PM
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John Leicester
5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar
Where to Travel Next
5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar
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