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Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How You Can Travel Responsibly During the Coronavirus Outbreak

It’s a personal decision, but we can keep you informed with a supply of intel—and hope.

March 4, 2020 06:03 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Other

Why I Did a Vacation Redo

A terrible trip to Key West when I was a teenager didn’t leave me eager to return. But what I found when I went back surprised me.

March 23, 2020 01:32 PM

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Lindsey Danis

History + Culture

6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage

In Europe, Celtic culture extends far beyond the British Isles.

October 30, 2017 01:38 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels

This New Hotel Brand Has a Strong Mission for Social Change

The “Resistance-chic” Eaton Workshop is part hotel, part coworking space and has locations opening in Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong in September.

August 30, 2018 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

Overtourism is becoming a serious problem around the world. Here’s how outfitters are working to be part of the solution.

March 23, 2018 08:29 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel Insiders

The City of Might: Five Locals on the Enduring Appeal of Paris

November 30, 2016 08:30 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

Bordeaux’s Most Popular Local Treat

In southwestern France, cannelés are a staple of everyday life.

January 19, 2018 04:28 PM

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Scott Hocker

Heather and bog myrtle grow in abundance in the Scottish Highlands.

Longreads

Walking, Biking, and Swimming Through Scotland’s Highlands on a Self-Powered Trip

No cars allowed? One writer sets out to tackle some of the United Kingdom’s most epic landscapes—while leaving as little of a trace as possible.

October 30, 2023 12:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

There May Be a Cocoa Shortage by 2020—but Here’s How Travelers Can Help

August 20, 2015 03:55 PM

Restaurants + Cafés

The Surprising Story of Moscow’s Food Revolution

Start with a bubbling locavore scene, add a dash of Soviet nostalgia, and you’ve got the recipe for a delicious Moscow homecoming.

April 13, 2017 12:32 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler

From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.

October 10, 2018 04:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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