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Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
U.S. passports are getting a new look and the application process is migrating to a fully online system. Here’s how the changes will affect travelers.
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard in Bucharest is housed in a Belle Époque building, which is seen here at dusk.
Stay Here Next
The Royal Parties Are Long Over, but This Grand Bucharest Hotel Is Back. We Checked In
October 7, 2026 06:05 PM
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Danielle Hallock
Under Canvas White Mountains overview shot of tents on 100 acres in Dalton, New Hampshire
Stay Here Next
Here’s What It’s Like at New Hampshire’s Newest Glamping Base Camp
October 7, 2026 06:02 PM
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Shayla Martin
Bonjour Québec
Hiking + Cycling
A New, Easy Bike Route From Montreal to Quebec City Is Lined With Fall Foliage and So Many Spas
October 6, 2026 06:39 PM
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Jen Rose Smith
Why Europe Is Closer Than Ever for West Coasters
Air Travel News
These New Flight Routes Just Made it Easier Than Ever for West Coasters to Get to Europe
June 6, 2017 08:05 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
In Defense of Travel Mishaps
Founder’s Note
In Defense of Travel Mishaps
June 6, 2017 04:44 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Dr. Seuss Museum Opens in Western Massachusetts
Museums + Galleries
Dr. Seuss Museum Opens in Western Massachusetts
June 6, 2017 02:38 PM
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Matt Villano
Sweden’s Magical Midsommar Festival Is Straight out of a Fairy Tale
Festivals + Events
Sweden’s Magical Midsommar Festival Is Straight out of a Fairy Tale
June 2, 2017 08:13 PM
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Kendyl Kearly
Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life
Restaurants + Cafés
Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life
June 2, 2017 07:18 PM
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Sarah Buder
Here’s Why Alton Brown Is Ready to Move to New Zealand
Restaurants + Cafés
Here’s Why Alton Brown Is Ready to Move to New Zealand
June 2, 2017 01:58 PM
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Alton Brown
Thailand Will Close Many National Parks This Season
National Parks
Thailand Will Close Many National Parks This Season
June 2, 2017 12:11 PM
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Matt Villano
This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs
Museums + Galleries
This New Museum Exhibit Celebrates Irish Pubs
June 2, 2017 11:21 AM
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Matt Villano
The True Tale of an Ayahuasca Quest
Epic Trips
The True Tale of an Ayahuasca Quest
June 1, 2017 07:21 PM
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Wells Tower
This L.A. Hidden Gem Is the Wellness Getaway You Need
Health + Wellness
This L.A. Hidden Gem Is the Wellness Getaway You Need
June 1, 2017 05:46 PM
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Terranea
Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup
The Future of Travel
Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup
June 1, 2017 01:35 PM
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Christine Amorose
Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao
Islands
Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao
June 1, 2017 10:00 AM
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Curaçao Tourist Board
This French Crystal Maker Will Change the Way You Look at Wineglasses
Style + Design
This French Crystal Maker Will Change the Way You Look at Wineglasses
May 31, 2017 07:31 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country
Hiking + Cycling
Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country
May 31, 2017 07:24 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability
Hotels
Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability
May 31, 2017 11:31 AM
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Kristan Schiller
Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight
Air Travel News
Airhelp Is the App You Need for Your Next Delayed or Canceled Flight
May 30, 2017 07:11 PM
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Matt Villano
TSA Is Testing Expanded Screenings for Tablets, Other Devices
Air Travel News
TSA Is Testing Expanded Screenings for Tablets, Other Devices
May 26, 2017 02:05 PM
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Matt Villano
British Airways Lets Kids Fly Free This Summer
Air Travel News
British Airways Lets Kids Fly Free This Summer
May 26, 2017 12:29 PM
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Matt Villano
Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)
People
Rufus Wainwright Wants to Show You Cuba (Really)
May 24, 2017 12:20 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Memorial Day Travel Will Be the Heaviest It’s Been in Over a Decade
The Future of Travel
Memorial Day Travel Will Be the Heaviest It’s Been in Over a Decade
May 23, 2017 12:21 PM
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Matt Villano
Pro Tips from Airline Insiders
Travel Insiders
Pro Tips from Airline Insiders
May 23, 2017 10:44 AM
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Kate Appleton
This Airline Is Offering Parental Leave for Elite Status
Loyalty + Rewards
This Airline Is Offering Parental Leave for Elite Status
May 22, 2017 12:14 PM
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Matt Villano
Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands
Hotel News + Openings
Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands
May 19, 2017 04:26 PM
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Matt Villano
Lyft Rides Will Now Earn You Airline Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Lyft Rides Will Now Earn You Airline Points
May 18, 2017 07:47 PM
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Matt Villano
7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco
Festivals + Events
7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco
May 18, 2017 06:50 PM
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Tamara Palmer
14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry
Art + Architecture
14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry
May 18, 2017 11:59 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Air Travel News
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
May 17, 2017 05:33 PM
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Matt Villano
This Is What Everyday Life in the Middle East Actually Looks Like
Art + Culture
This Is What Everyday Life in the Middle East Actually Looks Like
May 17, 2017 02:43 PM
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Sarah Buder
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