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As cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, urban centers are back and better than ever.

Summer 2022

It’s a Brave New World for Cities

Urban areas are emerging from the pandemic with big ideas and audacious goals.

August 24, 2022 05:39 PM

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Azzurra Cox

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

Tips + News

EU Officially Proposes Reopening External Borders

The European Commission hopes international travelers will be able to visit Europe this summer.

May 3, 2021 03:29 PM

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Samuel Petrequin

A pedestrian-only street in Manchester, with people sitting at outdoor café tables

In the Magazine

This Northern English City Has Been Nurturing Its Arts Scene for Years—and It’s Paying Off

Manchester has a long history of pushing boundaries, and its ingenuity is on the rise once again with new arts venues and creative programming.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Billie Cohen

The guide is meant to help visitors experience Alaska Native culture, like the traditional dances at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

The guide aims to help visitors respectfully interact with Alaska’s 229 sovereign nations.

October 12, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.

Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

Take advantage of the strong dollar at these ultra-luxurious debuts across the pond.

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

An illustration of a person dressed in traditional Hawaiian clothes and a white make traveler watering a tree.

Summer 2023

What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?

Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

August 29, 2023 12:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Museums + Galleries

The National Museum of African American History and Culture Is Helping People Talk About Racism

The Washington, D.C., museum unveiled a free, interactive online portal designed to facilitate important discussions about race, racism, and racial identity in the United States.

June 10, 2020 04:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Summit New Heights—Like the Highest External Walk in the World—on an Urban Climbing Adventure

From Adelaide to Toronto, rooftop experiences are taking travelers to new heights.

June 1, 2026 05:11 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

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Dave Seminara

Air Travel News

Summer Is off to a Rocky Start as Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights

And the government wants to know what carriers plan to do to make sure summer travel isn’t a total “flightmare.”

June 17, 2022 06:53 PM

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David Koenig

Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence

Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.

June 19, 2025 09:38 AM

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Laura Rysman

Food + Drink

From Palm Dates to Cardamom, a Beginner’s Guide to Saudi Cuisine

Influenced by centuries as the center of the spice trade, the flavors of this Arabian country are as diverse as the land itself.

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