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This Massive Coronavirus-Themed Mural in the Swiss Alps Inspires Hope

A renowned French artist unveiled the gigantic grass graffiti to convey an upbeat message for people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 15, 2020 02:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Sakura bloom in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Where to Go in Spring

15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States

You don’t need to fly to Japan to see these legendary pink flowers.

March 10, 2026 01:37 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Close-up of California driver's license.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can You Fly With an Expired Driver’s License?

Phone? Check. Deodorant? Check. ID? Uh-oh.

May 28, 2024 01:01 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Restaurateur Laurent Martin, chef Pascal Guillaumin, Steve Smith, and Rick Steves in Paris, 2022.

People

Rick Steves Wants to Honor the People Who Made Him What He Is

In a year of reconnection travel, the loveable travel icon is all about returning the affection. Ask him about his Uncle Thor in Norway.

April 26, 2023 09:32 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Food + Drink

5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene

Discover culinary marvels—ranging from traditionally Scottish to farm-to-table dishes of flourishing urban movements—throughout the country’s gorgeous landscapes.

Sponsored by Visit Scotland

The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail

Family Travel

We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft the perfect itinerary through southern Utah’s canyon country with these handy tips on how to avoid crowds and more.

November 27, 2024 12:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

The History and Mysteries of Lake Como’s Most Romantic Hotel

This glamorous honeymoon destination in northern Italy has seen its fair share of love stories—but one grand dame hotel still has a few secrets to reveal.

February 7, 2019 12:59 PM

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Valentina Valentini

A United Airlines airplane being towed with another airplane in the background at a New York area airport

Air Travel News

Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies as “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral

Travelers who have a tendency to cut it close at the airport will want to take note.

June 2, 2025 02:45 PM

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Dennis Green

Air Travel News

Delta to Trim 100 Flights per Day From Its Summer Schedule

From July 1 to August 7, the carrier will be cutting back on service primarily in the U.S. and Latin America.

May 27, 2022 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Spectacular Castles Built in the Name of Love

UNESCO World Heritage

11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Spark Wonder, From Ancient Cities to Legendary Rocks

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

July 25, 2025 11:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Man standing in front of departures board at airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

Even though some airport codes seem random, they’re not. Here’s the method to the madness of the International Air Transport Association’s official three-letter system.

May 20, 2024 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

17.10.2022 Haworth, West Yorkshire, UK Footpath to the Bronte Falls and Wuthering Heights

History + Culture

Celebrate “Wuthering Heights” Fever With a Literary-Inspired Tour of Brontë Country

In West Yorkshire, an unofficial literary trail offers the chance for travelers to trace the lives of the Brontë sisters and discover how the landscape shaped their literary success.

April 24, 2026 12:58 PM

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Lucy McGuire

Air Travel News

Ethiopia Is Spending $5 Billion to Build Africa’s Largest Airport

The new airport will reportedly be able to handle more than triple the number of passengers who fly through the continent’s current busiest hub—Johannesburg, South Africa.

January 30, 2020 07:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Total Solar Eclipse Wows in Latin America

On Monday, December 14, thousands gathered to witness the moon block out the sun in Chile and Argentina.

December 15, 2020 02:03 PM

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Esteban Felix

People disembarking from a ship and getting on kayaks.

In the Magazine

Thinking About Going to Antarctica? This Cruise Gets it Right.

If you’re going all the way there, you should really dive in. Or ski. Or snorkel. Or kayak. Aurora Expeditions makes sure you can do all of that—and in a conscientious way.

September 13, 2023 05:18 PM

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Sebastian Modak

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