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Musician Sasami Left Her Heart in California (and Maine, Vermont, Australia...)

The artist, producer, and composer has found home again but is also dreaming of distant destinations. And tacos.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein author and physicist

People

Space Scientist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s Travel Plans? Stick to This Planet

This physicist who studies the history of the universe is dreaming of ways to return to her own origins here on Earth.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Woman dancing in a green mountain scene wearing a gauzy flowing dress.

Art + Culture

Asheville’s Creative Scene Is Bursting With Talented Artists. Here’s Where to Find Them.

See theater, music, dance, comedy, and more in this artistic hub of North Carolina.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

Is Breeze Airways following in JetBlue's footsteps with plans for low-cost international service?

The low-cost airline is getting its ducks in a row to be able to fly to foreign markets.

November 22, 2022 06:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

The Best Free Things to Do in Charleston

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Free Things to Do in Charleston

Visiting Charleston doesn’t have to break the bank—you can get a great sense of the city while saving your vacation budget to spend on fried chicken, she-crab soup, and craft cocktails.

November 14, 2022 10:09 PM

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Ann Shields

River Cruises

Adventure in High Style

If you imagine that an expedition cruise requires bunking in an icebreaker, Silversea Expeditions will surprise you as its luxury ships explore the edges of the world.

Sponsored by Silversea Cruises

Air Travel News

Are Surgical Masks Safer Than Cloth Masks on Planes?

Several international carriers have recently banned cloth masks. Are they less protective than surgical masks? Infectious disease experts weigh in.

September 13, 2021 06:52 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tour groups gather on a raised walkway to view Göbekli Tepe.

Epic Trips

Traveling 11,000 Years into the Past in Türkiye

One of the world’s greatest archaeological sites still has scientists guessing.

October 24, 2023 02:59 PM

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Jed Heuer

Art + Architecture

Yayoi Kusama’s Urban Beach Installation Is About to Take Over Your Instagram

The free art exhibition will make the Rockaways in New York a must-visit destination this summer.

June 20, 2018 01:22 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Istanbul’s Massive New Airport Will Eventually Be Bigger Than Manhattan

Now that Atatürk International Airport is officially closed, Istanbul Airport is fully operational.

April 12, 2019 02:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Launching Digital Bag Tags to Speed Up Check-In

Alaska Airlines plans to launch the program in late 2022.

July 22, 2022 11:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Year of the Horse: Swim With Horses, Go on Horseback Safari, or Ride to Castles on These Adventures

Saddle up on these equestrian tours around the world.

April 7, 2026 12:54 PM

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Francesca Krempa

How to Rack Up Lots of Points and Miles This Spring

Air Travel News

How Do Pilots Make Up Time En Route After a Flight Delay?

Sometimes flights take off late but still arrive on time. Here’s how pilots make that happen.

July 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

United Just Announced Its Biggest International Expansion Ever. Here Are the New Routes

The carrier will add eight new international routes to destinations including Senegal, Greenland, and Mongolia.

October 10, 2024 02:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

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