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“I Love Debauching People!”: The Trailblazing Ways of Ireland’s Greatest Travel Writer

The late Irish adventurer writer Dervla Murphy was born into a world that didn’t want her to travel. She did it anyway.

June 10, 2022 01:38 PM

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Michael Shapiro

History + Culture

Meet Mexico’s Youngest Generation of Rodeo Riders

Women rodeo riders, known as “escaramuzas,” perform highly choreographed equestrian dances—some start as young as five years old.

June 10, 2022 11:02 AM

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Ayesha Habib

Air Travel News

Norse Atlantic Launches With U.S.–Europe Flights From $116

Calling all former Norwegian Air admirers—the bargain-basement transatlantic carrier from Scandinavia has been reborn (sort of) and is offering low-cost flights to Oslo, London, and Berlin.

June 9, 2022 06:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Free Airport Apps That Make Your Flight Less Stressful

Ever hear of Mobile Passport? FlightAware? Download these apps before your next flight—you can thank us later.

June 9, 2022 05:27 PM

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Udi Onyile

National Parks

Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks

The goal is to replace single-use plastics with compostable, biodegradable, or 100 percent recycled materials by 2032.

June 9, 2022 06:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

Weekend Getaways

How to Spend a Weekend in Quebec City Like a Quebecois

The city has the air of a historic European town, but a weekend here reveals its fresh, unique edge.

June 9, 2022 03:28 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

Hotels

Marriott to Spend $50M to Recruit More Diverse Hotel Owners

With a new “Bridging the Gap” program, the world’s largest hotel chain plans to give underrepresented groups a better chance at developing and owning properties.

June 9, 2022 11:40 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration

This year’s annual “Star Party” event will run from June 18 through 25.

June 8, 2022 09:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Germany Enacts New COVID Policies for Incoming Tourists

The European country’s reopening policy will affect summer travelers.

June 8, 2022 02:41 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Family Travel

Big-Time Atlanta Adventures for All Ages

From the Western hemisphere’s largest aquarium to the world’s largest dinosaur, plan a trip to Georgia’s capital filled with epic views and activities to thrill the whole family.

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