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Style + Design

The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt

These companies are about not only about buying less but also buying better.

August 22, 2022 09:30 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions

Here’s what to know before you attempt to bring a home-cooked meal or tasty souvenir through airport security.

September 16, 2025 02:48 AM

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Jessie Beck

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

The new hiking paths include a 105-mile journey through the Dolomites in Italy and the world’s longest circular route in Portugal.

August 12, 2024 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

6 of the Best Things to Eat and Drink in Asheville

Come to Asheville for the farmhouse ales, stay for the chaat, biscuits, and crudo

August 7, 2024 03:30 PM

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Julie H. Case

Epic Trips

A Floating Hotel and Spa Just Opened in Swedish Lapland

The back-to-nature Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa features cozy cabins inspired by drifting timber and a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools.

January 8, 2020 10:04 AM

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Sarah Buder

Lake Kussharo Covered with Mist from Bihoro Pass in the Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

Epic Trips

Canoeing, Snowshoeing, and Getting Naked With Strangers in Japan

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

March 13, 2024 05:12 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

National Parks

Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration

This year’s annual “Star Party” event will run from June 18 through 25.

June 8, 2022 09:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades

The enhancements to the airline’s international business-class product are focused on improved sleep and skincare.

October 3, 2023 05:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

A man and two teenagers sitting in an airport lounge. the room has banquette seats, cedar wood paneling, and a round fireplace in the center

Air Travel News

Two Huge New Airport Lounges Are Now Open at SFO. Here’s What to Expect.

The Alaska Lounge and the Club SFO—the airport’s first Priority Pass-accessible lounge—are packed with amenities that nod to NorCal.

August 1, 2024 04:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Solo Travel

The World’s Northernmost Pilgrimage Route Is in Norway—and Almost No One’s Heard of It

Unlike the cramped, crowded Camino and other famous trails, the St. Olav Ways is so unknown that it’s almost a secret.

January 18, 2019 07:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Tips + News

Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears

The French government’s ban on large indoor gatherings exacerbated the fears of the museum’s guards that they might be in danger of contamination.

March 2, 2020 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

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Longreads

Off-Season in Thailand, Wonder Awaits

Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?

October 3, 2022 11:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

Water Sports

This Virtual Tour of the Great Barrier Reef With David Attenborough Is the Escape We Need

Explore one of the greatest wonders of the natural world on an engaging and in-depth interactive journey with a living legend.

April 8, 2020 06:27 PM

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Maggie Fuller

GEORGE TOWN, GRAND CAYMAN ISLAND - FEB 26: Disney Cruise Line, cruise ship Disney Magic Sails from Port George Town on February 26, 2013.

COVID + Travel

CDC Stops Reporting the Number of COVID Cases on Cruise Ships

The agency has halted its program that kept track of COVID cases and outbreaks on cruise vessels.

July 22, 2022 04:29 PM

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Fran Golden

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