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A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World

In 2015, Tom Turcich set out to circumnavigate the globe by foot. He has been walking ever since.

June 22, 2021 11:24 AM

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Ann Babe

Hotels

For 30 Hours, Graduate Hotels Is Offering Rooms for $30 per Night

The sale starts on May 25 at noon Eastern Time.

May 23, 2022 08:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.

March 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

AFAR Advisor

5 Fabulous Ways to Discover the Vast Beauty of Colombia

Rich cultural heritage with natural wonders around every bend make for a thrilling, soulful vacation.

Sponsored by ProColombia

Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement

Indigenous-owned tours in Western Australia’s Shark Bay offer travelers the chance to see conservation firsthand.

January 16, 2025 11:56 AM

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Keith Drew

Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset

Air Travel News

Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of

When crossing the pond to Europe, there are a wide range of airline options. But some fly a bit more under the radar, as it were.

January 26, 2026 09:08 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Longreads

Is Zero-Waste Travel Actually Even Possible?

Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, even if it often seems abstract. But what about the trail of waste travelers create?

April 19, 2024 09:55 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Health + Wellness

This Group Offers Travel as a Form of Healing for Women With Breast Cancer

Fight Through Flights wants Black women navigating breast cancer to feel empowered by travel.

May 10, 2022 02:13 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find London’s Hottest New Restaurants, Art Exhibitions, and West End Shows

Highlights for the rest of 2024 include Adrien Brody at Donmar Warehouse and new offerings from Michelin-starred restaurant patron and chef Jason Atherton.

August 20, 2024 11:17 AM

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Nori Jemil

History + Culture

10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

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