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Shamrock, Texas, United States - May 16, 2018: Tower Service Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe were staples along historic Route 66 and are now preparing to celebrate the Mother Road's 100-year anniversary.

7 Charming Small Towns Worth a Stop on a Route 66 Road Trip

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

July 31, 2025 09:17 AM

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Matt Kirouac

History + Culture

The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States

Outside of Mexico, some of the liveliest observances of Día de los Muertos take place in U.S. cities—and they’re totally free to attend.

October 9, 2023 12:07 PM

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Sarah Buder

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

International Beaches

This European Country Has 300 Miles of Coastline and Some of the Continent’s Most Underrated Beaches

Trade the packed beaches of Greece for the shores of this lesser-visited neighbor.

July 9, 2025 11:58 AM

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Joel Balsam

Art + Culture

These Mind-Blowing Photos Reveal the Iceland Few Travelers Know—But Should

Photographer Chris Burkard’s latest book, “At Glacier’s End,” is an ode to one of the largest areas of primarily uninhabited nature in Europe.

May 28, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

How to Get an International Driver’s Permit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get an International Driver’s License

Driving legally in a foreign country isn’t as easy as just showing up with your license. In many cases, you’ll need a special permit.

September 27, 2023 11:19 AM

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Chris Ciolli

A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background

A survey of more than 10,000 expats ranks the best places in the world to take up residence.

September 2, 2025 12:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July

The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.

May 26, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go Next in Greece in 2023

Plan your escape route to the islands and tap into the cultural vibrancy of modern Athens.

June 21, 2023 05:08 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

River Cruises

This Boutique Line’s Mystery European River Cruises Are Selling Out

Would you take a river cruise without knowing where you’re going until after you board?

July 14, 2022 03:57 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

New York Is Getting Its First-Ever Direct Flight to New Zealand

Beginning September 17, Air New Zealand will begin offering a nonstop route to New Zealand from New York.

March 22, 2022 06:40 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Health + Wellness

How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Some of the best bits of travel—exploration, exercise, and connection—can also be beneficial to your health.

May 29, 2025 01:39 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Spring 2022

The Highflier Leading Safaris by Hot Air Balloon

Joyce Beckwith, the first Black woman hot air balloon pilot, works between Amboseli and the Masai Mara National Reserve.

March 31, 2022 04:54 PM

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Anthony Langat

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