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Float Through Summer at the Country’s Best Tubing Spots

Grab your tube or inflatable unicorn and float your way through summer on one of these laid-back rivers.

July 2, 2018 05:03 PM

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Shilo Urban

History + Culture

The Mexican Obsession With Guinness World Records

The country has more records than any other in Latin America—and shows no signs of slowing down.

December 6, 2018 06:50 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

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Rachel Nuwer

Air Travel News

Delta is Adjusting Its International Routes—Here Are the Main Changes

New York–JFK and Atlanta are the two hubs that will be affected by the service cuts.

March 27, 2023 06:10 PM

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Bailey Berg

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.

Sustainable Travel

These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures

Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.

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view of a pool flanked by palm trees at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa

Family Travel

Napa Valley With Kids? The Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do in Wine Country

After numerous visits to Napa Valley with her kids, one Bay Area writer is convinced that the region is as much for families as it is for foodies and wine lovers.

April 11, 2023 09:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane

Air Travel News

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups

Wine in a paper cup? Delta has vowed to replace its plastic cups with cups that are compostable and recyclable as airlines move toward a cleaner, greener future.

December 26, 2023 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe’s Biggest Cities

Cities We Love

Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities

Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.

March 17, 2025 12:52 PM

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Andrew Richdale

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Lists Viking-Era Wooden Sailboats on Heritage List

There are only about 20 practicing clinker boat craftsmen remaining in Denmark and perhaps just 200 across all of northern Europe.

January 24, 2022 03:47 PM

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James Brooks

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Launching Flights to India From Just $199 Each Way

This winter, the budget carrier will offer new routes from nine major U.S. cities to India’s capital with one-way fares starting at an insanely affordable price.

May 15, 2018 04:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

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