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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
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
Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
Travel Insiders
Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council
May 17, 2017 12:11 PM
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Kate Appleton
American Writers Museum Opens in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
American Writers Museum Opens in Chicago
May 16, 2017 07:15 PM
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Matt Villano
The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World
May 16, 2017 02:14 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Meet the King of Glamping
Travel Insiders
Meet the King of Glamping
May 16, 2017 12:53 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
There Are Giants Hidden in the Woods of Copenhagen
Art + Architecture
There Are Giants Hidden in the Woods of Copenhagen
May 12, 2017 07:27 PM
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Matt Villano
The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer
Art + Architecture
The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer
May 12, 2017 06:05 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World
Air Travel News
12 Crazy Airport Experiences Around the World
May 11, 2017 11:41 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
5 Important Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Important Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users
May 10, 2017 08:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
This Is India Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
Art + Culture
This Is India Like You’ve Never Seen It Before
May 10, 2017 01:52 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”
Hotels
Stay in an Off-the-Grid, Fully Sustainable “Earthship”
May 9, 2017 08:02 PM
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Kristan Schiller
A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe
People
A Wheelchair Won’t Prevent This Young Woman From Traveling the Globe
May 9, 2017 08:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
8 Hangover Remedies From Around Europe
Food + Drink
8 Hangover Remedies From Around Europe
May 9, 2017 11:36 AM
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Chris Ciolli
5 Places in Nicaragua That Will Inspire Your Inner Artist
Art + Architecture
5 Must-Visit Places in Nicaragua for Artists and Creatives
May 8, 2017 01:41 PM
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Julia Eskins
Venice Looks to Address Overcrowding
Travel for Good
Venice Looks to Address Overcrowding
May 7, 2017 04:56 PM
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Matt Villano
See Old New York Through a Traveling Photographer’s Lens
History + Culture
See Old New York Through a Traveling Photographer’s Lens
May 5, 2017 08:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What, Exactly, Is Volcano Bread?
Food + Drink
What, Exactly, Is Volcano Bread?
May 5, 2017 12:56 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach
Cities We Love
New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach
May 4, 2017 07:52 PM
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Matt Villano
5 California Wine Country Experiences You Need to Book Now
Festivals + Events
5 California Wine Country Experiences You Need to Book Now
May 4, 2017 05:30 PM
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Staff
What to Know About the Latest Europe Travel Alert
Air Travel News
What to Know About the Latest Europe Travel Alert
May 3, 2017 03:48 PM
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Matt Villano
The Off-the-Beaten-Path Art Tours You Need to Experience
Art + Architecture
The Off-the-Beaten-Path Art Tours You Need to Experience
May 3, 2017 03:11 PM
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Flora Tsapovsky
Is This the Future of Bangkok’s Street Food Scene?
The Future of Travel
Is This the Future of Bangkok’s Street Food Scene?
May 3, 2017 01:47 PM
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Sari Kamin
You May Now Have to Pay Admission at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum if . . .
Museums + Galleries
You May Now Have to Pay Admission at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum if . . .
May 1, 2017 04:14 PM
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Matt Villano
The Surprising Stories Behind Your Favorite Tequilas
Food + Drink
The Surprising Stories Behind Your Favorite Tequilas
May 1, 2017 12:33 PM
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Kara Newman
Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package
Hotels
Big Sur’s Iconic Post Ranch Inn Reopens with Deluxe Fly-In Package
April 28, 2017 03:13 PM
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Matt Villano
America’s Most Underrated National Monuments
National Parks
America’s Most Underrated National Monuments
April 26, 2017 05:32 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
How to Do Piedmont Like an Italian Winemaker
Restaurants + Cafés
How to Do Piedmont Like an Italian Winemaker
April 26, 2017 02:02 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
11 Quirky European Table Manners You Need to Know
Restaurants + Cafés
11 Quirky European Table Manners You Need to Know
April 26, 2017 01:17 PM
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Chris Ciolli
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