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Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Create the Perfect Road Trip Playlist With Spotify’s Newest Feature

Spotify released its new “Soundtrack Your Ride” tool just in time for Thanksgiving travel.

November 25, 2019 05:52 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Natural Wonders

How to See Mars During Its Closest Approach to Earth in 15 Years

On July 27, the red planet will be brighter in the night sky than it’s been since 2003. Here’s where to go to get the best views.

July 23, 2018 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Disney

Walt Disney World Plans to Reopen in July

After 17 weeks shut, the theme parks opt for a phased reopening with limited capacity and no parades or fireworks.

June 23, 2020 02:57 PM

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Nicole Antonio

National Parks

Love It or Hate It, Sequoia National Park Is Getting Its First Cell Tower

A new cell tower disguised as a pine tree will soon join the skyline at Sequoia National Park.

April 23, 2019 06:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter 2022

A Love Letter to “Manti,” Turkey’s Ultimate Comfort Food

Calling all dumplingholics—bite into the culinary backstory of manti, delicious dumplings filled with spiced meat. Plus: where to eat the best manti in Istanbul.

October 13, 2021 04:39 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Restaurants + Cafés

9 Places to Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers Any Time of Year

You don’t have to stop treating your taste buds—or giving thanks—even after the holiday ends.

November 19, 2018 05:51 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Hotel News + Openings

A Nutella Hotel Is Opening for 1 Weekend Only—Here’s How to Win a Stay

Nutella wants to treat 3 lucky winners and their guests to a weekend at a Napa Valley pop-up hotel devoted to the Italian hazelnut spread.

November 18, 2019 06:10 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Some of the World’s Best Coffee in the United States

Single-origin coffee from Ethiopia has set the world abuzz. Head to one of these U.S. roasteries to sample the cream of the crop.

September 27, 2018 08:00 PM

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Jessica Silber

Travel Tips + Etiquette

For Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Can Be a Nightmare—but It Doesn’t Have to Be

More should be done to accommodate disabled travelers in airports and on planes.

October 17, 2022 12:10 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required

Rethink what you thought you knew about visiting your beloved mountain town.

October 3, 2022 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan, took 150 million hours to build.

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Best Things to Do in Abu Dhabi

From a world-class museum to a kayak excursion through mangroves, this Middle Eastern capital city has something for every traveler.

April 30, 2024 06:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoors Adventures Near Major U.S. Cities

Start planning your next summer escape now.

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