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Safari

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Safari in Kenya

What to wear, what not to pack, and how to go beyond the typical safari—here’s what you need to know before visiting Kenya.

September 26, 2019 10:09 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter

A massive light maze, a major museum closing, a boundary-pushing restaurant, and two new hotels mean you should head to the capital now.

December 13, 2019 09:31 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Tips + News

Why You Should Go to Rome This Winter

The best of what’s happening this season in the Eternal City.

January 4, 2019 06:40 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Book a Trip to Armenia Right Now

This under-traveled country is ready to shine

August 25, 2016 12:03 PM

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Victoria Heckenlaible

History + Culture

7 Photos That Capture the Timeless Beauty of Malta

Despite its illustrious past and newfound fame, the Mediterranean country is blissfully low-key. One photographer shares his experience.

December 8, 2017 07:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

What It’s Like to Break the Fast for Ramadan in Countries Around the World

For cookbook author Anissa Helou, traveling during the month of Ramadan offers a surprising entrée into Muslim culture–and hour upon hour of joyful feasting.

March 29, 2019 05:23 PM

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Anissa Helou

COVID + Travel

Vaccine Passports Have Become Much Easier to Obtain—Here’s How to Get One

Multiple states, larger pharmacies, healthcare networks, and independent apps now offer digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates.

November 17, 2021 08:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Caribbean Update: These Hurricane-Hit Islands Are Now Welcoming Travelers

As the region continues to recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria, find out which islands are ready to welcome travelers—and which ones aren’t. Updated February 2018.

February 20, 2018 05:25 PM

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Bob Curley

Tips + News

Fake TripAdvisor Reviews Land Italian Man In Jail

In the first case of its kind, a man who sold his fake review services received a nine-month jail sentence.

September 14, 2018 06:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Weekend Getaways

Why Bend, Oregon, Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Portland

With a new luxury hotel, a promising restaurant scene, and loads of outdoor adventure, this jewel of the high desert makes for the ideal escape from the City of Roses.

November 27, 2019 10:28 AM

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Sunshine Flint

Art + Culture

13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar

From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.

February 13, 2019 01:45 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Hidden Under This Street in France Is a Fascinating History—and Champagne Worth Billions

How the Avenue de Champagne, and the bottles in its cellars, have endured the test of centuries, from Napoleon’s conquests to the world wars.

August 29, 2018 04:18 PM

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Brad Japhe

Packing Tips + Gear

Are You Photographer Enough for This $70 Camera?

It looks (and feels) like a toy, but the Kodak Printomatic instant-print digital camera will put your skills (and your patience) to the test.

November 9, 2017 12:37 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Food + Drink

Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)

Venture beyond goulash to get a taste of what Hungarian cuisine is all about.

June 19, 2019 10:55 AM

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Carolyn Bánfalvi

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