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How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road

In Europe, some governments are subsidizing travel to get people back on the road and revive flailing tourism industries. The U.S. might follow suit.

June 30, 2020 03:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Best City for Expats Is All About Street Food, High-Speed Trains, and Friendly Locals

Taipei claimed the number one spot in the annual Expat City Ranking by InterNations, which rates the best cities for expats to live and work in around the world.

December 4, 2019 06:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, stay home and travel virtually with these live streams of the Eiffel Tower, Japanese snow monkeys, spacewalks, and more.

March 20, 2020 11:43 AM

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Jake Emen

Art + Culture

How to Immerse Yourself in Cape Town’s Vibrant Art Scene

The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.

September 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

6 of Europe’s Strangest End-of-Winter Traditions

Forget Groundhog Day—from drowning the goddess of winter to downing a glass of wine with a live fish, Europe’s end-of-winter rituals are much more interesting.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Alex Schechter

Destination Spotlight

The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville

This North Carolina city stands out with its singular culture—celebrating craft beer and culinary upstarts, artists and free spirits—and a rich history.

April 1, 2021 02:18 PM

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Lindsay Tigar

Tips + News

From WFH to WFP (Work From Paradise) in Puerto Rico

Forget your passport and forget your couch—whether you’re flying solo or bringing the crew, here’s how to turn remote work into an extended vacation in Puerto Rico.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Festivals + Events

One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire

Don’t worry—it’s for an annual festival.

March 16, 2017 01:19 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Fall 2024

Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback

As the city forges a new identity, four tastemakers explain what a revitalized Detroit means to them—and what it can offer visitors.

October 24, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarah Bence

History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

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Cristina Slattery

Art + Architecture

Eight Unmissable Art Shows in Europe This Fall

Across the continent, several new exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

August 23, 2018 03:12 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

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