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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.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
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
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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
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
Washington D.C. subway station with passengers in motion blur
Trending News
Metro Service From D.C. to Washington Dulles Airport Is Finally Arriving
November 2, 2022 11:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vinciguerra Glacier, one of many awe-inspiring sites to discover in Ushuaia, Argentina <br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Epic Off-Grid Trips, Vehicles, and The Gear You’ll Need to Do Them in Style
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TSA mandated masks on airplanes and at airports during the pandemic.
Air Travel News
TSA Is Allowed to Institute Mask Mandates, Supreme Court Rules
November 2, 2022 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.
Food + Drink
For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch
November 2, 2022 04:12 PM
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Clarissa Wei
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
Winter Sports
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
November 1, 2022 09:04 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.
Fall 2022
Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang
November 1, 2022 07:03 PM
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Faris Mustafa
A nomadic Raute man carving a bowl while another man watches.
Art + Culture
A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal
November 1, 2022 01:54 PM
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Eileen McDougall
The <i>Emerald Sakara</i> in the Caribbean
Cruise
How to Caribbean Island-Hop Aboard a Stylish and Intimate Yacht
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Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.
Holiday Travel
16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything
November 1, 2022 10:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Green grass and river at sunset.
U.S. Beaches
The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina
October 31, 2022 11:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back
Art + Culture
In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken
October 31, 2022 04:40 PM
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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues
Over-the-top water features will abound on the new <i>Icon of the Seas</i>, including the largest waterpark at sea and no fewer than seven pools.
Cruise News
Is Cruising Officially Back? A New, 7,600-Passenger Ship Says It Is
October 28, 2022 06:12 PM
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Fran Golden
KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.
Hotels
These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip
October 28, 2022 05:33 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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Packing Tips + Gear
6 Best, Editor-Tested Travel Neck Pillows for Your Next Long Flight
October 28, 2022 04:45 PM
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Jane Sung
The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset
Outdoor Adventure
7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado
October 28, 2022 04:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
JetBlue is gearing up to take off to more destinations in Europe.
Air Travel News
JetBlue Is Planning a Europe Expansion—Here’s What We Know
October 28, 2022 01:35 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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Outdoor Adventure
In Japan, Skiing on an Extinct Volcano Takes Adventure to New Heights
October 28, 2022 12:08 PM
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Francesco Bassetti
Dingle Peninsula
Art + Culture
Traveling With a TV Star: My Bare Feet Tour of Ireland
October 28, 2022 11:01 AM
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Hillary Richard
Rolling through Europe along its inland waterways offers something for everyone in the family.
River Cruises
On a Disney European River Cruise, Families Get Magic Minus the Mouse
October 27, 2022 04:31 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Charred Funga Farm Oyster Mushrooms
Food + Drink
From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants
October 27, 2022 01:56 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert
Hotels
This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway
October 26, 2022 05:29 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Unpacked: Great Expectations
Fall 2022
Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
October 26, 2022 12:40 PM
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Latria Graham
A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.
Expedition Cruises
9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise
October 26, 2022 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.
Hotels
Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look
October 26, 2022 09:00 AM
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Sarika Bansal
You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.
Holiday Travel
Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel
October 25, 2022 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Illustrated header for Sisonke Msimang's piece "A Big Family"
Fall 2022
Two Children, One Closed Border: How Australian Lockdowns Affected One Big International Family
October 25, 2022 01:40 PM
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Sisonke Msimang
Having a good or "bad" passport cannot only affect one's travel plans—it can affect the course of one's life.
Books
Patrick Bixby’s New Book, License to Travel, Explores the Quiet Power of the Passport
October 25, 2022 10:30 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.
Trending News
In a Mississippi Town, a New Emmett Till Statue Signals Change
October 24, 2022 07:55 PM
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