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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
The Caribbean Island Without Beaches—That You Should Still Visit
Beaches
The Caribbean Island Without Beaches—That You Should Still Visit
March 8, 2016 09:22 PM
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Will McGough
The Caribbean Island That Was Buried by a Volcano—and Its Return
History + Culture
The Caribbean Island That Was Buried by a Volcano—and Its Return
March 8, 2016 07:46 PM
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Andrew Evans
How to Catch the Gorgeous Monarch Butterfly Migration Season before It's Over
Natural Wonders
How to Catch the Monarch Butterfly Migration Before It’s Over
March 7, 2016 07:33 PM
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Julie Schwietert Collazo
Simple Pleasures: Daniel Humm
Restaurants + Cafés
Daniel Humm of 11 Madison Park on Why and How He Loves to Travel
March 7, 2016 05:53 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe
Festivals + Events
7 Crazy-Cool Springtime Festivals in Europe
March 3, 2016 08:40 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Cruise Control: Francesco Galli Zugaro
River Cruises
Cruise Control: Francesco Galli Zugaro
March 3, 2016 02:23 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Drinking It In: Ryan Chetiyawardana
Bars + Nightlife
Drinking It In: Ryan Chetiyawardana
March 3, 2016 01:19 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
7 Restaurants That Welcome Traveling Solo
Restaurants + Cafés
7 Restaurants That Welcome Traveling Solo
March 2, 2016 06:18 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Cruise News: A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering
Cruise News
A New Cruise Line with a Focus on Volunteering
March 2, 2016 02:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Ireland's Old-School Leap Year Tradition
History + Culture
In Ireland, Leap Year is for Marriage Proposals—Here Are 5 Romantic Spots to Do It
February 26, 2016 09:48 AM
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Yvonne Gordon
Cruise News: River Cruising Grows in the US
River Cruises
River Cruising Grows in the US
February 24, 2016 07:57 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Six Places Not to Miss in Buenos Aires
Cities We Love
Six Places Not to Miss in Buenos Aires
February 23, 2016 03:43 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Chefs' Picks for Where to Eat in Miami
Bars + Nightlife
Chefs’ Picks for Where to Eat in Miami
February 23, 2016 02:48 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
This Is Mexico City's Most Rambunctious Cocktail
Bars + Nightlife
This Is Mexico City’s Most Rambunctious Cocktail
February 22, 2016 07:44 PM
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Kate Bielamowicz
AFAR Experiences Dubai: Misconceptions & Revelations
History + Culture
AFAR Experiences Dubai: Misconceptions & Revelations
February 22, 2016 07:10 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Travel Insiders
The Art of Jetsetting: Rainy Chan
February 22, 2016 06:51 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Taste for Adventure: Daniel Boulud
Travel Insiders
Taste for Adventure: Daniel Boulud
February 22, 2016 06:38 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
How to Eat Like a Local in Melbourne
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia
February 19, 2016 07:16 PM
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Max Bonem
6 Reasons Why This Is the Perfect Parisian Detour
Weekend Getaways
6 Reasons Why This Is the Perfect Parisian Detour
February 19, 2016 05:55 PM
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Sara Pepitone
How to Relax in 5 of the World's Rowdiest Cities
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Relax in 5 of the World’s Rowdiest Cities
February 19, 2016 02:33 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Incredibly True Story of Renting a Friend in Tokyo
In the Magazine
The Incredibly True Story of Renting a Friend in Tokyo
February 19, 2016 01:52 PM
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Chris Colin
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How Hawaii Turns a Local into a Chef
Restaurants + Cafés
How Hawaii Turns a Local into a Chef
February 18, 2016 08:23 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The New Rule of Travel: Go Solo
From the Editor
The New Rule of Travel: Go Solo
February 18, 2016 08:05 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
This is the Quietest Bar in Chicago
Bars + Nightlife
This is the Quietest Bar in Chicago
February 18, 2016 07:31 PM
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Mark Byrne
Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House
Hotels
Why You Need to Stay at The Joshua Tree House
February 18, 2016 07:30 PM
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Ann Abel
How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City
Cities We Love
How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood
February 18, 2016 07:22 PM
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Sarah Baird
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