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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
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
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
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