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Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.

October 4, 2023 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Loyalty + Rewards

These Credit Cards Currently Offer 100,000 Points or More

Whether you want airline miles or hotel points, the deals right now are off the charts.

September 13, 2021 05:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Tips + News

New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement

To brighten the mood during coronavirus lockdowns, people around the world are placing teddy bears in their windows.

April 3, 2020 02:46 PM

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Nick Perry

Two children with their father at the edge of a stream in West Maui

Family Travel

Should You Take Your Kids Out of School to Travel?

Is missing school a detriment to your child’s education or an enhancement?

February 23, 2024 05:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?

This is the guarantee United wants to ensure with a new pilot program that’s offering free COVID-19 tests to all passengers on select flights from Newark to Heathrow.

October 29, 2020 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

What’s New In...

I’ve Lived in Arizona for Around 35 Years—Here’s Why Phoenix Is an Underrated City Worth Visiting Right Now

New hotels, James Beard–recognized restaurants, and desert-inspired cocktails bring the heat to Arizona’s desert city.

February 27, 2025 02:12 PM

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Cindy Barks

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them

Family Travel

6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4

Whether you’re looking for an urban or a nature-filled escape, these spring break travel destinations offer a less-crowded alternative to more popular family getaways.

February 19, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

History + Culture

A James Joyce–Inspired Literary Museum Just Opened in Dublin

The new Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) celebrates Ireland’s world-renowned literary heritage.

September 20, 2019 03:30 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail

Encounter gorgeous views and friendly locals on a train ride across Eastern Canada.

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Mountains during sunset with a river running in front

Outdoor Adventure

When Is the Best Time to Visit Alaska? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

What you’re hoping to see and do in the 49th state is key to figuring out when to come.

September 24, 2023 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

The pleasure of yakitori is experiencing the different textures: crunchy cartilage, chewy chicken skin, rich gizzards, and more.

Food + Drink

8 Essential Japanese Street Foods to Try

Navigate the delicious world of Japanese street food with this list of essential snacks, meals, and more—along with where in Japan to try them.

September 6, 2022 10:14 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Hiking + Cycling

These 6 Outdoorsy Groups Are Making Hiking More Inclusive

A new fleet of community-based organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and LatinX Hikers, are on a mission to make the outdoors accessible to all.

September 8, 2021 06:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

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