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What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

September 6, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The Calanais Standing Stones situated in something of a circle surrounding by green grass and a blue sky with clouds overhead

A new visitor center and museum are opening at the Calanais Standing Stones on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis, making a visit to these 5,000-year-old stone structures much more enticing.

April 6, 2026 09:24 AM

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Ronan O’connell

COVID + Travel

Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?

The $2 trillion CARES Act includes $50 billion for the airlines and additional support for hotels and travel companies of various sizes. But will it be enough?

April 14, 2020 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Home Again: Novelist Chibundu Onuzo on Leaving—and Returning to—Nigeria

As a child, Chibundu Onuzo was obsessed with anywhere that wasn’t Nigeria. An English boarding school (and a shocking language class) made her reconsider her roots.

March 28, 2019 04:51 PM

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Chibundu Onuzo

Belize

Overview

December 15, 2020 03:05 PM

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Erin De Santiago

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

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