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Move Over Marfa: This Is the New Art Hot Spot in Texas

The border city of 1 million people, along the Rio Grande between Mexico and New Mexico, is just a three-hour drive from that high desert town of minimalism and conceptual art.

February 13, 2025 05:18 PM

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Sunshine Flint

A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand

The new Destination Thailand Visa will allow remote workers to stay for up to five years. Here’s what you need to know.

June 19, 2024 09:08 AM

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Bailey Berg

One man adjusts another's ghutra, a head covering worn throughout the Middle East. Both men are wearing white thobes.

Solo Travel

I Wore A Thobe in Saudi Arabia. Did I Do the Right Thing?

When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.

May 18, 2023 11:21 AM

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Adam H. Graham

A U.S. passport resting atop an Apple laptop keyboard

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online Again—Kind Of

Only a small number of applications will be accepted each day, so it’s not a guarantee, but could be worth a shot for the sheer convenience the online offering provides.

June 14, 2024 04:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

Negro Leagues Baseball Sites Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

In the past few years, Negro Leagues baseball stadiums and museums have undergone major renovations—and there’s more to come.

February 3, 2025 10:45 AM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side

Air Travel News

You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.

One of aviation’s little mysteries—solved

January 16, 2024 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Evening s’mores are a nightly tradition during winter months at Pendry Park City.

Where to Travel Next

An Ideal Family-Friendly Winter Getaway in Park City, Utah

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, mushing a dog sled, toasting s’mores by the fire, or tubing a sledding hill, Pendry Park City makes the ideal home base.

Sponsored by Pendry Park City

Hotels

Spend the Night With the Phantom of the Opera at the Palais Garnier

The Paris Opera is one of the City of Light’s most iconic sites. Now Airbnb is offering the chance to sleep inside the gilded palace that inspired Broadway’s longest-running musical.

February 12, 2023 06:05 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Solo Travel

Where to Travel Solo Based on Your Personality Type

Travel advisers and experts weigh in on the best trips to take, depending on your personality.

August 12, 2025 03:58 PM

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Joel Balsam

Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

August 6, 2025 12:26 PM

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Latria Graham

Epic Trips

These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip

Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.

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Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street

Festivals + Events

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

December 30, 2025 07:34 PM

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Jenny Adams

Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year

Holiday Travel

Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World

Bronner’s in Michigan celebrates Christmas all year long, come snow, rain, or sun.

November 15, 2024 08:33 AM

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Bailey Berg

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