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Jupiter and Saturn Will Be Closest in Centuries on Winter Solstice

The conjunction of the two planets will be visible to the naked eye shortly after sunset tonight, if you look to the southwest fairly low on the horizon.

December 21, 2020 11:51 AM

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Marcia Dunne

Hotels

For $500, You Can Get Unlimited Stays at Graduate Hotels This July

This all-access “Hall Pass” basically pays for itself in three nights.

June 2, 2021 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Volcanoes Safaris just celebrated 25 years of connecting travelers with gorillas—and the surrounding communities.

Travel for Good

The Key to Great Ape Protection? Supporting Nearby Villages, Says Volcanoes Safaris

On a mountain gorilla trek with Volcanoes Safaris in Rwanda and Uganda, one traveler learns about the human side of great ape conservation.

October 20, 2022 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Islands

Live Rent Free in a Restored “1 Euro” Sicilian Airbnb for a Year

Airbnb restored an abandoned house in Sambuca and is now looking for a host to move in this summer.

January 19, 2022 11:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with white rock jetty, buildings with orange roofs, and some boats

Where to Travel Next

Where to Avoid the Summer Travel Crowds in France

For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.

June 24, 2025 12:35 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall

The season is filled with thought-provoking displays that you won’t want to miss.

August 27, 2019 09:36 AM

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Allison C. Meier

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Paris in the Winter

Even when it’s cold and rainy, Paris is still Paris—here’s how to make the most out of an off-season visit.

January 31, 2022 12:11 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Beaches

12 of the Best Secret Beaches in the United Kingdom

These remote beaches across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland afford visitors a crowd-free day by the sea.

August 23, 2019 04:30 PM

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Rachel Mills

Air Travel News

Delta and American Drop International Change Fees

The carriers have applied their no-change-fee policies to long-haul flights.

December 10, 2020 02:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

The Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous Tourism

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

February 13, 2020 11:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

In the heart of downtown Guerneville, Boon Eat + Drink's menu is delightfully fresh and colorful.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

August 2, 2024 02:32 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.

These are the 10 best ways to take advantage of Hawai‘i’s most outdoorsy island.

May 7, 2025 02:37 PM

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Rachel Ng

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