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Meet Mexico’s Youngest Generation of Rodeo Riders

Women rodeo riders, known as “escaramuzas,” perform highly choreographed equestrian dances—some start as young as five years old.

June 10, 2022 11:02 AM

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Ayesha Habib

Interview view of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York with a huge American flag hanging from the middle of the terminal building

The 12-month pilot program would require travelers from countries with high visa-overstay rates to post refundable bonds.

August 12, 2025 07:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

4 Days In

4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails

A resident shares favorite local haunts and tourist tips, from the Trevi Fountain to the Vatican.

November 17, 2025 08:00 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The circular Hirshhorn Museum building with three rows of windows, as viewed from an interior courtyard

What’s New In...

What’s New in Washington, D.C. This Fall

Don’t let election season scare you away: The nation’s capital has plenty of other exciting things to offer in the coming months.

October 9, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Shamrock, Texas, United States - May 16, 2018: Tower Service Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe were staples along historic Route 66 and are now preparing to celebrate the Mother Road's 100-year anniversary.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Charming Small Towns Worth a Stop on a Route 66 Road Trip

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

July 31, 2025 09:17 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim

The reopening following a summer of wildfires coincides with the federal government shutdown, which could affect the visitor experience.

October 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

A night sky lit up by stars and the milky away above a desert landscape with red mountains

Astrotourism

16 Stunning Places to Go Stargazing in 2025

Enjoy a celestial show every night in these ultra-dark locations around the globe.

December 27, 2024 04:42 AM

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Nile Cappello

Air Travel News

Summer Flights to Europe as Low as $341 With Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavia is looking like a great option this summer thanks to this sweet sale.

February 4, 2020 07:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the West

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

A rendering of a bar with floor to ceiling windows at andBeyond Suyian Lodge in Kenya

Hotels

A Luxury Safari Lodge Debuts in Kenya—With Rare Black Leopard Sightings, Camel Treks, and Samburu Experiences

AndBeyond is expanding its East African safari operations into Kenya’s less-visited Laikipia region.

July 1, 2025 11:17 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

COVID + Travel

Is a Vaccine Mandate for Domestic Air Travel on the Way?

While Dr. Anthony Fauci has said a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel could be a good idea, the federal government isn’t ready to commit.

December 28, 2021 03:55 PM

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Zeke Miller

Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image

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