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New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids

The agency plans to start installing new high-tech x-ray scanners in airports this summer that could significantly reduce security screening times.

March 24, 2022 12:27 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Spring 2024

Why We Shouldn’t Always Use Translation Apps When We Travel

AI-assisted apps make navigating language barriers easier. But at what cost?

April 25, 2024 09:09 AM

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Latria Graham

Restaurants + Cafés

Everything You Need to Know About Noma’s New ’Hood

The iconic restaurant will attract tourists into an up-and-coming, local-heavy area of Copenhagen.

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Mary Holland

Air Travel News

Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know

Get the skinny on which Paris airport is best for you, how to get into the city (and how much it costs), and beaucoup more.

July 25, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sara Lieberman

4 Days In

4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

September 24, 2025 02:07 PM

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Kori Perten

National Parks

Barack Obama’s New Netflix Show Highlights the World’s Best National Parks

The former President narrates a new docuseries about parks around the world.

March 22, 2022 11:38 AM

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Caitlin Morton

Hong Kong skyline with water and boat in foreground

How ChatGPT and AI can (and can’t) help with gathering flight, hotel, restaurant, and destination information.

April 25, 2023 07:45 PM

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Chris Dong

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

An Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft parked almost right next to each other at airport gates

Air Travel News

Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

How to Rack Up Lots of Points and Miles This Spring

Air Travel News

How Do Pilots Make Up Time En Route After a Flight Delay?

Sometimes flights take off late but still arrive on time. Here’s how pilots make that happen.

July 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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Chris Dong

green clogs person walking on tile floor

Packing Tips + Gear

Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe

There’s a type out there for everyone, whether you’re traveling by train or plane, or heading to the beach or bar.

April 18, 2024 02:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

These underrated narratives—by intrepid travelers who explored the world on horseback, foot, and bicycle—should snag a spot on your reading list.

June 13, 2024 11:22 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Restaurants + Cafés

Chefs Remember Joël Robuchon and His Signature Dish

Here’s where you can try the late chef’s iconic mashed potatoes, plus three other Joël Robuchon restaurants worth traveling for.

August 7, 2018 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

October 3, 2024 04:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Post-Pandemic Travel Style?

Take Designer Sarah Flint’s quiz to guarantee that—when you’re ready to travel again—your next trip is a dream trip, plus get $50 off a pair of shoes to bring with you.

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