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American Airlines to Cut Service to These U.S. Cities—Will There Be More?

In March, the airlines agreed to retain some degree of service to every domestic airport that had commercial service prior to the pandemic. That agreement expires at the end of September.

September 16, 2020 04:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

Strict New Rules Make It More Difficult to Visit Machu Picchu

Peruvian authorities recently unveiled an updated ticketing system for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site in an effort to address overcrowding.

January 14, 2019 02:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Vaduz castle in the capital of Liechtenstein

Longreads

I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days

Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.

July 13, 2023 09:35 AM

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Andrew Altschul

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Is Now Offering a Tour Inspired by Jay-Z and Beyoncé

A self-guided tour at the historic Paris museum enables visitors to check out prominent artworks featured in the Carters’ internet-breaking music video.

July 11, 2018 04:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Thousands of Tourists Ordered to Evacuate From Areas Affected by Australia Wildfires

Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

January 3, 2020 01:02 PM

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Shonal Ganguly

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi

In his humble Tokyo patisserie, Chikara Mizukami preserves an ancient art.

March 31, 2020 08:00 PM

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Nancy Singleton Hachisu

Health + Wellness

What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation

Long before the internet, Antarctic explorers of the early 1900s survived tedium with these basic activities.

March 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Daniella McCahey

Loyalty + Rewards

Priceline Just Launched Its Biggest Sale Ever

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the booking company is offering 20 days of deals on flights, hotels, cruises, and more.

April 30, 2018 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

This Is the Best Keepsake to Smuggle Home From Spain

In sherry country, track down a rare bottle that echoes the past

August 8, 2016 11:37 AM

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Talia Baiocchi

Natural Wonders

You Could See the Northern Lights in the Continental United States Tonight

Thanks to a hole in the sun’s atmosphere, the aurora borealis might be visible from a few states later this evening.

September 11, 2018 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas

On May 1, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the Bahamas. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to book an island getaway.

April 29, 2021 12:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

In Big Sur, Learning the Value of Being Alone

One writer on how Big Sur’s all-encompassing beauty is what she thinks about when she can’t travel.

March 26, 2020 11:54 AM

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Allison P. Davis

Tips + News

This Grassroots Organization Is Partnering With New York and D.C. Restaurants to Feed Frontline Protesters

Fuel the People works with local BIPOC-owned restaurants to nourish thousands of people at protests and social justice events.

June 18, 2020 11:42 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

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