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9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane

As a traveler, getting some rest on the flight out can improve your whole trip. Here are some expert-approved tips to help you doze off—no matter where you’re sitting on the plane.

February 21, 2019 02:39 PM

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Kate Bratskeir

Tips + News

Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

March 12, 2020 04:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Holiday Travel

5 Great Photo Services for Your Travel-Inspired Holiday Gift

Give a customized photo book to really show someone how much they’re loved.

December 6, 2016 03:36 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art school, its rarely recognized female trailblazers step further into the spotlight.

April 18, 2019 06:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Weekend Getaways

The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of

This under-the-radar retreat has good food and incredible access to nature.

January 31, 2017 11:50 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

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June 27, 2023 05:59 PM

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Jay Rymeski

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Book a Trip to Armenia Right Now

This under-traveled country is ready to shine

August 25, 2016 12:03 PM

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Victoria Heckenlaible

Disney

The Ultimate Disneyland Family Packing Guide

Use this handy checklist to make sure you’ve got all the essentials but aren’t overdoing it.

August 28, 2019 12:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How Porto Is Reinventing Its Most Famous Drink

Plain old port may be your grandfather’s drink, but port cocktails? Well, that’s something you can happily claim as your own.

November 20, 2018 06:05 PM

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Stephanie Cain

Food + Drink

5 Places You Need to Eat and See in Austin, TX, According to a Chef

What Chef Ben Ford loves about Austin.

February 9, 2015 06:50 PM

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Jen Murphy

Destination Spotlight

The Ultimate Orange County Travel Guide

From surf towns along the Pacific Coast to the amusement parks of Anaheim, Orange County is home to many of Southern California’s most popular sights.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

How to Visit Austin From Home for a Day

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

June 8, 2020 08:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Take on Summer Travel With These 10 New Pieces of Gear

When summer’s long days coax you into ever-longer rambles, reach for these warm-weather essentials. They’ll keep you wandering—in comfort.

May 29, 2018 05:14 PM

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Kelly Bastone

5 Places in Nicaragua That Will Inspire Your Inner Artist

Art + Architecture

5 Must-Visit Places in Nicaragua for Artists and Creatives

Central America’s largest country is stepping into the spotlight and establishing its position as a mecca for traveling creatives.

May 8, 2017 01:41 PM

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Julia Eskins

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