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Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
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
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back
Outdoor Adventure
Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back
July 16, 2019 03:33 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Spend a Weekend Saving Cape Cod’s Dolphins and Whales
Epic Trips
How to Spend a Weekend Saving Cape Cod’s Dolphins and Whales
July 16, 2019 09:47 AM
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Paul Rubio
New EU Rule Means You Could Get Paid for a Connecting Flight Delay
Air Travel News
New EU Rule Means You Could Get Paid for a Connecting Flight Delay
July 15, 2019 07:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
This Airline Wants You to Take the Train Instead
Air Travel News
This Airline Wants You to Take the Train Instead
July 15, 2019 05:24 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors
AFAR Advisor
Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors
July 15, 2019 02:55 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Important Travel Tips for LGBTQ Families
Family Travel
Important Travel Tips for LGBTQ Families
July 15, 2019 01:12 PM
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Ari Bendersky
The Best Islands in Thailand
Beaches
The Best Islands in Thailand
July 12, 2019 07:05 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Delta’s First Carbon-Neutral Flight Takes to the Skies
Air Travel News
Delta’s First Carbon-Neutral Flight Takes to the Skies
July 12, 2019 06:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving
Tips + News
Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving
July 12, 2019 03:32 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Why This Luxury Hotel Is Perfect for Your Next London Visit
Epic Trips
Why This Luxury Hotel Is Perfect for Your Next London Visit
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Stepping Into the Spotlight: The Untold Story of a Traditional Indian Sandal
Art + Architecture
Stepping Into the Spotlight: The Untold Story of a Traditional Indian Sandal
July 11, 2019 07:13 PM
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Maggie Fuller
UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks
July 11, 2019 01:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer
Cities We Love
Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer
July 11, 2019 01:04 PM
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Kristen Bateman
Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now
Air Travel News
Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now
July 10, 2019 07:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats
History + Culture
Inside Tokyo’s Buddhist Temple Devoted to “Lucky” Cats
July 10, 2019 04:47 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List
Food + Drink
Why Singapore’s Hawker Stalls Should Be the Next Stop on Your Travel List
July 10, 2019 03:55 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The World’s Best Vineyard Is All About Modern Architecture, Mountain Views (and Great Wine, of Course)
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
The World’s Best Vineyard Is All About Modern Architecture, Mountain Views (and Great Wine, of Course)
July 10, 2019 01:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
FedEx Now Offers 24-Hour Passport Services
Travel Tips + Etiquette
FedEx Now Offers 24-Hour Passport Services
July 9, 2019 06:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park
Tips + News
Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park
July 9, 2019 05:56 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Discover Colombia's Diverse Music Scene
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Discover Colombia’s Diverse Music Scene
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France Will Implement New “Ecotax” on Plane Tickets in 2020
Air Travel News
France Will Implement New “Ecotax” on Plane Tickets in 2020
July 9, 2019 11:36 AM
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Associated Press (AP)
A Walking Tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter
History + Culture
A Walking Tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter
July 9, 2019 10:52 AM
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John Newton
In a First, Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage
In a First, Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites
July 8, 2019 08:53 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
From the Ashes: Rwanda’s Traditional Imigongo Art Is on the Rise
Art + Architecture
From the Ashes: Rwanda’s Traditional Imigongo Art Is on the Rise
July 8, 2019 08:00 PM
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Yulia Denisyuk
50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World
The Future of Travel
50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World
July 8, 2019 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
The World’s Best Cities for Biking, Ranked
Tips + News
The World’s Best Cities for Biking, Ranked
July 8, 2019 05:15 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
500,000 Customers Impacted in British Airways Data Breach
Tips + News
500,000 Customers Impacted in British Airways Data Breach
July 8, 2019 04:04 PM
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Danica Kirka
Insights from a Travel Visionary
Epic Trips
Insights from a Travel Visionary
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