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Why a Multi-State Road Trip Is Even Better in an EV

Can you really take a long-distance road trip in an electric vehicle? As it turns out, yes—and it can be even better if you follow some simple rules.

May 3, 2022 01:47 PM

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Weldon Kennedy

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Brazil Eliminates Visa Requirements for U.S. Travelers

From June 17 onward, visitors from Canada, Australia, and Japan also no longer need visas to enter the South American country.

June 17, 2019 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Is Flying Safe With No Mask Mandate in Place?

Infectious disease experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped last week and as COVID cases are on the rise again.

April 29, 2022 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

21 Places to Learn About African American History

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

February 8, 2021 09:23 AM

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Sarah Buder

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Leave Liquids, Laptops in Your Carry-On at Heathrow

London’s busy international airport is investing in technology that will likely make getting through security a much smoother process.

June 12, 2019 07:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

Antarctica for Polar Explorers Who Might Not Be So Tough After All

An unlikely adventurer asks: Do you have to struggle to truly understand Antarctica?

October 7, 2019 04:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Water Sports

Ask a Local: Where Can I Go Boating Around Fort Lauderdale?

A boat is your key to exploring Fort Lauderdale, Florida, be it on the New River, the 165 miles of canals, or out on the Atlantic.

February 24, 2021 10:01 AM

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Terry Ward

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Epic Trips

This Woman-Led Travel Company Wants You to See Another Side of China

Mei Zhang, the founder of WildChina—an outfitter specializing in off-the-beaten-path itineraries—wants to put a human face on a country of 1.4 billion people.

January 23, 2020 01:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

The Remote Coastal Split Where Wild Horses Roam

On a protected barrier island off the Atlantic coast of Maryland and Virginia, more than 300 untamed horses wander freely.

March 26, 2020 04:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

New Zealand’s Best Glamping Retreats

Forget pitching a tent. When you stay in these luxurious huts, domes, and pods, getting close to nature doesn’t mean roughing it.

September 16, 2019 04:44 PM

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Tracy Ziemer

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

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