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Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background

Visas + Passports

New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities

More U.S. nationals than ever before are applying for passports. To help keep up with the demand, the State Department plans to open additional passport agencies.

June 25, 2024 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Piazza del Quadrilatero is now a multi-use complex in the heart of Milan's fashion district.

Hotels

This Restored Palazzo and Hotel in Milan Is a Destination Unto Itself

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

May 12, 2023 06:58 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Tour the Country by Train for $399 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

Trains

Tour the Country by Train for $299 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

The American version of the Eurail Pass is currently $200 off the regular price.

January 10, 2023 12:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

People seated on a sunny lawn under a shade structure outside of the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District.

Art + Culture

6 Must-See Events in Dallas This Spring and Summer

Festivals of flowers, film, dance, Pride, and more pack the Texas city’s event calendar in spring and summer.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Cities We Love

Singapore’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

These are the districts to explore for a truly multicultural Singapore experience, from Chinatown to Little India.

January 13, 2022 04:15 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

A person scuba diving among sharks and a school of fish.

In the Magazine

In Fiji, a Vivid Underwater World Awaits

The South Pacific’s famously biodiverse marine environment is the perfect destination for conservation-minded visitors.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Tim Chester

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

July 9, 2025 02:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.

Outdoor Adventure

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

The biggest mistake a traveler can make? Attempting to tackle Croatia’s oldest—and largest—park too quickly. Here’s what to know before you go.

August 11, 2022 12:50 PM

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Jonathan Bousfield

Air Travel News

Delta Just Added Tons of Alaska Flights From Across the U.S.

We could probably all use a summer of beautiful mountain landscapes, bear sightings, tundra hikes, and whale watching.

March 12, 2021 05:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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

Left: Close-up view of the Pacaya volcano cone with a clear sky and minimal cloud cover in Guatemala; right: pizza

Food + Drink

Hikers Are Climbing an Active Volcano in Guatemala to Eat Pizza Cooked on Hot Lava Fields

In this part of the country, locals see volcanoes as part of regular life.

June 8, 2026 05:18 PM

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Stephanie Capper

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Tips + News

Albanian World Heritage Site Struggles Without Tourists

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

March 1, 2021 12:47 PM

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Llazar Semini

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