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How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

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Visas + Passports

Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply

The United States has Global Entry agreements with numerous countries, including the newest country to join in 2025, Australia. Added bonus: Global Entry includes access to TSA PreCheck.

August 16, 2024 01:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks

Here’s why these 2019 additions—from a sparkling wine region in Italy to an 18th-century walled city in India—deserve a spot on your must-travel list.

July 11, 2019 01:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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The Great Migration of wildebeest herds migrating through East Africa is a year-round experience.

Travel for Good

The Great Migration in East Africa Is One of the World’s Greatest Spectacles. But Will Tourism Ruin It?

One guide’s viral social media post is forcing the safari world to confront the pressure that tens of thousands of tourists put on East Africa’s most iconic wildlife event.

August 4, 2025 07:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Natural Wonders

Another Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It

During the celestial event next December 14, Chile and Argentina will be in the path of totality, and these are the trips you should take to experience it best.

December 12, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

The Tower Bridge in London as seen from a cobblestone path with old lampposts and a big tree

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best London Neighborhoods for Every Kind of Traveler

In a city of London’s size, knowing your Hackney from your Hampstead, your Bankside from your Bermondsey, can make all the difference in planning the perfect itinerary.

April 23, 2024 08:23 AM

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Emma John

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Road Trips

This Florida Mini Road Trip Rolls Along 24 Miles of Powdery Beaches, Dune Lakes, and Seafood Restaurants

Florida Scenic Highway 30A is the easy, one-day alternative to a Florida Keys road trip.

April 8, 2026 02:15 PM

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Terry Ward

The Mayan ruins at Xunantunich are smaller than nearby Tikal but no less impressive.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Belize—From Jungle Adventures to Epic Reef Diving

Go ziplining or snorkeling in the land of wild jungles and coral reefs.

June 30, 2023 04:58 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

These Are the Most Endangered Historic Places in the United States

The annual list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation includes a mix of places under threat from factors like climate change and neglect.

May 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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