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An Adventure that Chooses You

No matter what adventure means to you, The Islands of Tahiti will expand the way you experience the world

April 5, 2018 09:25 AM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert

Laurie Santos’s Yale University course “Psychology and the Good Life” focuses on topics such as mindfulness and slowing down. Here’s how you can apply her teachings to your own travels.

July 30, 2019 05:04 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Holiday Travel

The Dos and Don’ts of Gift-Giving Around the World

What should you do when someone refuses a gift in Japan? And what colors should you use when wrapping a gift in Italy? We’ve got the answers.

December 7, 2017 05:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Air Travel News

Are Surgical Masks Safer Than Cloth Masks on Planes?

Several international carriers have recently banned cloth masks. Are they less protective than surgical masks? Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 13, 2021 06:52 PM

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Barbara Peterson

History + Culture

What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye

Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?

January 11, 2022 01:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Computer on a desk in the middle of the jungle

Solo Travel

7 Tips for Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad

Life as a digital nomad isn’t all laptop shots against an azure ocean—here are some crucial tips for making the transition.

January 6, 2025 03:15 PM

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Annie Daly

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Air Travel News

How Do They Clean Those Airplane Blankets, Really?

Pillows, blankets, seats, bathrooms, dishes, and trays—how the heck are airplanes cleaned? And how often?

July 25, 2023 12:35 PM

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Jennifer M. Wood

How Utah’s Weird Laws Made It One of the Coolest Places to Drink in the U.S.

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s Best Bars, Plus the Cocktail Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

Tales of the Cocktail just turned New Orleans’s always buzzy nightlife up to 11 as the drinks industry celebrated itself and looked to the future.

July 24, 2018 07:03 PM

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Tim Chester

A Star Alliance plane flying through the air

Air Travel News

How the War in the Middle East Is Affecting Flights to Europe, Asia . . . and Almost Everywhere

Extra layovers, longer routes, and increasing airfares—even travelers who aren’t flying anywhere near the conflict might feel the effects.

March 25, 2026 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers

Surf the waves, run the rapids, practice your floating downward dog, or simply paddle calm waters anywhere in the world with these packable, inflatable SUP boards.

December 13, 2022 07:48 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Epic Trips

You Can Now Experience Niagara Falls by Zipline

A 2,200-foot zipline brings you closer to Niagara Falls than you’ve ever been.

January 4, 2019 01:59 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

D.C. Welcomes the New African American Culture Museum

The much-anticipated National Museum of African American History & Culture opens this week in Washington, D.C.

September 19, 2016 03:53 PM

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Matt Villano

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