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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
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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
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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
The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan
Longreads
The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan
March 3, 2020 04:06 PM
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Zenith Irfan
Exploring New Brunswick’s Rich Cultural Treasures
Art + Architecture
Exploring New Brunswick’s Rich Cultural Treasures
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5 Reasons Why New Brunswick Will Delight You
Cities We Love
5 Reasons Why New Brunswick Will Delight You
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4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History
UNESCO World Heritage
4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History
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An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat
Art + Architecture
An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat
March 3, 2020 08:24 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Book $99 Flights to Hawaii During This Alaska Airlines Sale
Air Travel News
Book $99 Flights to Hawaii During This Alaska Airlines Sale
March 3, 2020 03:12 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Travelers’ Coronavirus Questions Answered
Tips + News
Travelers’ Coronavirus Questions Answered
March 3, 2020 01:15 AM
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Michelle Baran
World’s Largest Private Sequoia Grove Set to Become Public Land
National Parks
World’s Largest Private Sequoia Grove Set to Become Public Land
March 2, 2020 05:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals
Food + Drink
Required Eating: Washington, D.C.’s Classic Meals
March 2, 2020 04:43 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History
Museums + Galleries
This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History
March 2, 2020 03:23 PM
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Sarah Buder
Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears
Tips + News
Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears
March 2, 2020 01:00 PM
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John Leicester
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Travel for Good
Women to Watch in 2020
March 2, 2020 09:23 AM
Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge
Small Ship Cruises
Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge
February 28, 2020 08:02 PM
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Fran Golden
Vintage VW Vans Are Getting an All-Electric Upgrade
Tips + News
Vintage VW Vans Are Getting an All-Electric Upgrade
February 28, 2020 07:29 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting
Destination Spotlight
This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting
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The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb
Tips + News
The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb
February 28, 2020 04:35 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take
Books
The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take
February 28, 2020 01:12 PM
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Shoshi Parks
Paris’s First Digital Art Museum Is Showcasing Masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and More
Museums + Galleries
Paris’s First Digital Art Museum Is Showcasing Masterpieces by Monet, Renoir, and More
February 28, 2020 12:17 PM
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Sarah Buder
Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak
COVID + Travel
Japan Cancels Cherry Blossom Festivals and More as It Faces Coronavirus Outbreak
February 27, 2020 05:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling
Epic Trips
Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling
February 27, 2020 01:10 PM
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Mary Holland
Saudi Arabia Bans Foreign Pilgrims Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Tips + News
Saudi Arabia Bans Foreign Pilgrims Over Coronavirus Outbreak
February 27, 2020 01:03 PM
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Jon Gambrell
Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Beds Designed for Economy
Air Travel News
Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Beds Designed for Economy
February 26, 2020 05:16 PM
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Michelle Baran
Heading to London? Skip the Hotel and Stay at a Pub
Hotels
Heading to London? Skip the Hotel and Stay at a Pub
February 26, 2020 04:40 PM
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Sara Lieberman
This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground
Camping
This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground
February 25, 2020 08:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo
Outdoor Adventure
The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo
February 25, 2020 12:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
“I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America” Is the Photo Exhibit You Need to See Now
Museums + Galleries
“I Dream A World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America” Is the Photo Exhibit You Need to See Now
February 24, 2020 03:06 PM
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Sarah Buder
Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak
February 24, 2020 11:23 AM
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Paolo Santalucia
Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey
Water Sports
Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey
February 21, 2020 07:02 PM
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Adrienne Jordan
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