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Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals

Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way.

June 3, 2021 02:48 PM

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Mike Corder

Rajasthan-based textile collective Saheli Women recently planted a cotton farm in the village of Kali Beri—part of a broader commitment to circularity and local sourcing.

Spring 2026

Rajasthan’s Famous Textile Traditions Were Disappearing. Visit the Women Helping to Revive Them

Saheli Women, a craft collective headquartered outside Jodhpur, works to preserve and promote traditional Indian textile arts—and the livelihoods of its skilled artisans.

April 22, 2026 12:06 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Lanikai Beach on Oahu with palm trees and green hills in background

Flights to Hawai‘i from $119. Alaska cruises for $299. These flight, cruise, and hotel offers could still salvage your 2023 travel plans.

July 20, 2023 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

See—and Hear—Basquiat’s New York This Fall at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

From Madonna to Charlie Parker, explore the musical influences that made Jean-Michel Basquiat who he was.

June 10, 2022 03:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Beirut Images Show Shattered, Dust-Covered City in Aftermath of Blast

An explosion that rocked Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday was the most destructive in the country’s history.

August 5, 2020 06:13 PM

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Bassem Mroue

An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.

Family Travel

A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family

Tips for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and more all-ages fun, thanks to married violists and parents of two young children, Rebecca Albers and Maiya Papach

Sponsored by VisitDenmark

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

The exterior Story Parlor—a brick building with tall arched glass windows.

Art + Culture

Why This Asheville Venue Is a Must-See

Asheville’s creativity is its heartbeat. Story Parlor is the stage. Head there and beyond for authentic experiences that push artistic boundaries.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching Iceland Service From These U.S. Cities

Following the news that Iceland is now open to vaccinated travelers, the carrier plans to begin flying to Reykjavík again in May.

March 26, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Icelandair Launches Spring Fare Sale With Round-Trip Flights Starting at $379

As of today, travelers can book flights from Boston, Chicago, and Anchorage to Dublin, Oslo, and Amsterdam at steep discounts.

February 22, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

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

Air Travel News

Thousands of Spring Break Flights Were Canceled—What’s the Issue?

JetBlue, Southwest, Alaska, and American were all affected.

April 4, 2022 12:53 PM

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Tali Arbel

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