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This Airline Wants You to Take the Train Instead

The messaging is part of KLM’s larger initiative around making air travel more sustainable.

July 15, 2019 05:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

May / June 2021

Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

April 13, 2021 05:37 PM

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Chris Colin

International Beaches

Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece

Greece’s popularity barely slowed down during the pandemic, and 2022 is shaping up to be another big year. Lock in that dream vacation before the crowds descend.

December 1, 2021 03:04 PM

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Kristin Braswell

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

This Hut-to-Hut Ski Trip in Colorado Is the Escape You Need Right Now

The off-grid San Juan Hut System connects the towns of Telluride, Ridgway, and Ouray and is the perfect way to truly get away from it all.

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Panoramic view of Stroget street in Copenhagen, Denmark

Style + Design

Love Danish Design? Bring These Souvenirs Home From Copenhagen

Our senior gear editor and lover of all things Denmark weighs in on the best souvenirs.

February 10, 2023 03:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Tips + News

In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops

These musicians, including members of the National Orchestra of Iran, are using their makeshift stages to bring joy to the people affected by the Middle East’s worst coronavirus outbreak.

April 16, 2020 03:18 PM

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Ebrahim Noroozi

Epic Trips

A First Look at Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn’s Newest Ship

This May, a new ship was unveiled to the world. Here’s how it is raising the bar and redefining ultra-luxury in the world of cruises

Sponsored by Seabourn

Travel for Good

Ways to Support Small Businesses When You Travel

Rethink where you stay, shop, and eat.

August 4, 2021 10:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Cruise

It’s Now a Lot Easier to Change or Cancel a Cruise Booking

Cruise lines roll out extremely flexible policies to tackle coronavirus concerns.

March 9, 2020 08:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

To See One of Paris’s Top Attractions, Go Underground

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

March 10, 2022 10:47 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Airbnb Will Let You Stay at the Real-Life “Downton Abbey” Castle

Two lucky “Downton Abbey” fans will get the chance to live like the Crawley family at Highclere Castle. Here’s how to book it.

September 17, 2019 01:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit London

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

June 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

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