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Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Tips + News

“Fearless Flamingos” Flock to Albania Lagoon With Humans in Lockdown

While people remain indoors amid coronavirus lockdowns, the pink birds are flourishing in a coastal habitat by the Adriatic.

May 11, 2020 12:28 PM

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Hektor Pustina

Epic Trips

The Benefits of Private Jet Travel

Save (lots of) time and see (much) more by flying with TCS World Travel.

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Safari

10 Fascinating Lessons You Can Learn on Safari

Sometimes, these wild revelations even mirror the human world.

April 25, 2017 06:47 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

COVID + Travel

Airlines Cancel More Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Concerns

If you have an upcoming trip to China, you should check with your airline to see whether the flight is still operating.

February 18, 2020 06:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route

A relatively unexplored wine route in Türkiye offers a variety of Indigenous grapes that are ready to take center stage.

April 6, 2023 05:43 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Hiking + Cycling

Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro

A tale of melting glaciers, erratic rainfall, and the people at the heart of this dramatic landscape

August 17, 2016 07:08 PM

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Tommy Alexander

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Lesser-Known U.S. Food Towns

They’re all a day trip from a bigger destination.

June 8, 2017 05:59 PM

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Tamara Palmer

National Parks

How Outdoor Spaces in the U.S. Are Becoming More Accessible

A new movement balancing preservation and accessibility empowers people with disabilities to more easily explore national parks and public lands.

August 28, 2023 01:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

History + Culture

Following in the Footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien in Switzerland’s Mystical Lauterbrunnen Valley

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

September 16, 2022 01:08 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Solo Travel

Why You Can (and Should) Take a Serengeti Safari Alone

Safaris aren’t just for honeymooners. In fact, their mix of structured itineraries and communal dining is great for individual travelers.

June 12, 2018 08:13 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Road Trips

Meet the Couple Traveling From Canada to Argentina in an RV

The pair arrived from Japan and Hong Kong in 2018 to begin their epic journey.

October 7, 2020 09:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

How to Explore the World’s Oldest Rain Forest

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon. Here’s how to visit.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM

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Celeste Mitchell

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