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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
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
Air Travel News
Emirates Begins Testing Passengers for Coronavirus Prior to Boarding
April 15, 2020 07:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
Travel for Good
How to Help the World When You Can’t Leave the House
April 15, 2020 06:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
Tips + News
What Italy’s Beaches Will Look Like After Lockdown
April 15, 2020 03:32 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Are You (Literally) Dreaming About Travel Lately? You’re Not Alone
April 15, 2020 02:57 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Things to Do in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:09 PM
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
Museums + Galleries
7 Must-See Museums in Chicago
April 15, 2020 02:08 PM
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Tim Chester
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
Tips + News
A Year After Blaze, Notre Dame Restoration Halted by Coronavirus
April 15, 2020 01:00 PM
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Elaine Ganley
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
Health + Wellness
Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50
April 14, 2020 06:47 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
Air Travel News
What Happens to Your Points and Status During the Great Pause of 2020
April 14, 2020 04:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
COVID + Travel
Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?
April 14, 2020 03:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
Cities We Love
14 Things to Do in Belgrade
April 14, 2020 03:07 PM
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Mekalyn Rose
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
Food + Drink
Required Eating: Chicago’s Classic Foods
April 14, 2020 02:51 PM
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Nicole Schnitzler
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
Photo Essays
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
April 13, 2020 05:16 PM
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Sarah Buder
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
Tips + News
People Are Re-creating Famous Works of Art at Home in Isolation
April 13, 2020 03:38 PM
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Daniel Kozin
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
History + Culture
How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition
April 13, 2020 01:15 PM
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Jessica Vincent
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
AFAR Advisor
Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas
April 13, 2020 12:46 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
Museums + Galleries
MoMA Is Offering Free Online Art Courses You Can Take at Home
April 10, 2020 03:55 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
From the Editor
The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist
April 10, 2020 12:31 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
Art + Architecture
You Can Virtually Tour Tim Burton’s Original Art Exhibit at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas
April 9, 2020 03:30 PM
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Sarah Buder
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
Hotels
What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis
April 9, 2020 01:25 PM
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
Tips + News
With Humans Away, Whales Play off the Coast of Southern France
April 9, 2020 12:57 PM
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John Leicester
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
Tips + News
Recreate Travel Experiences at Home With Airbnb’s New Online Platform
April 9, 2020 08:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
Water Sports
This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need
April 8, 2020 06:27 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine
April 8, 2020 04:46 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Say “Stay Home” in 75 Different Languages
Tips + News
How to Say “Stay Home” in 75 Different Languages
April 8, 2020 02:40 PM
Rewilding Australia
Travel Tales
Rewilding Australia
April 8, 2020 02:18 PM
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Emma John
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
COVID + Travel
How Rio’s Samba Schools Are Aiding the Coronavirus Effort in Brazil
April 8, 2020 01:05 PM
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Diarlei Rodrigues
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
Tips + News
76-Day Lockdown Ends in Wuhan, China’s Coronavirus Epicenter
April 8, 2020 12:38 PM
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Sam McNeil
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