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UNESCO Lists Viking-Era Wooden Sailboats on Heritage List

There are only about 20 practicing clinker boat craftsmen remaining in Denmark and perhaps just 200 across all of northern Europe.

January 24, 2022 03:47 PM

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James Brooks

Road Trips

How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

Figuring out road trip logistics can get overwhelming—unless you have the right plan in place.

October 5, 2021 06:50 PM

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Jessie Beck

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

hazy image of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv with the control tower and airplanes

What travelers need to know as violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.

October 9, 2023 09:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Delta One facility at Los Angeles International Airport featuring three marbled check-in kiosks

Air Travel News

Delta’s Massive New LAX Terminal Is Now Complete—Here’s a Look Inside

If you plan on flying Delta Air Lines to or from Los Angeles International Airport, an entirely new experience awaits.

October 4, 2023 05:46 PM

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Chris Dong

Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021

If you’re not flying as much as you used to (and who is?), you might still be able to earn airline elite status by spending more on your credit card.

January 29, 2021 04:32 PM

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Eric Rosen

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Visas + Passports

Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal

Also on the agenda—reducing airport screening times.

December 15, 2021 12:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Stand up paddle boarding on the ocean during sunset

Health + Wellness

How Travel Can Heal Body Image

The uncertainties of travel can place extra stress on people who struggle with how they look. Here are a few ways to make travel joyful instead.

May 9, 2024 02:00 PM

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Jessica Zucker

Pappy's Smokehouse is in MIdtown, one of 79 neighborhoods in St. Louis

Food + Drink

Cracker-Thin Pizza, Frozen Custard, and Spicy Ridged Chips—These Are Must-Eat Foods in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Asonta Benetti

A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.

Sustainable Travel

These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures

Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.

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