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Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

February 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Hiking + Cycling

This Otherworldy South American Desert Is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers

This region in Chile is home to outdoor adventure galore.

May 29, 2024 08:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Tips + News

When Natural Disasters Strike During COVID, Where Can People Safely Go?

As wildfires rage throughout the West, evacuees are challenged to find safe refuge amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 11, 2020 08:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg

Where to Go in Spring

10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds

These places are perfect for a postwinter adventure.

February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

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

The front of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Art + Culture

Phil Collins’s Treasured Alamo Memorabilia Collection Finally Goes on Display

Can you feel it in the air tonight? Alamo superfan Phil Collins’s personal assemblage of artifacts will soon be on view.

February 23, 2023 02:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Early Flight Attendants Were the Ultimate Feminists

Weight checks, makeup checks, marriage restrictions—early flight attendants faced extreme gender discrimination. A new book, “The Great Stewardess Rebellion,” reveals how they fought back.

April 19, 2022 10:54 AM

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Liv Greene

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

A beach trip during autumn may be even better than in summer.

September 6, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can

12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.

November 30, 2020 09:15 AM

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Staff

Man and women traveling with daughter on an airplane

United is launching a new seat map feature that will enable passengers to book seats with their children for free.

February 21, 2023 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Family Travel

Podcast: Riding Higher, Down Under

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

December 27, 2022 06:00 AM

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Michelle Law

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Outdoor Experiences in Knoxville

Climb above the forest canopy, paddle through the city center, and trade hiking boots for rooftop cocktails at sunset

The recently released 2026 Happy City Index scores cities based on the happiness of their citizens. See which U.S. city ranked highest.

March 24, 2026 05:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Where to Travel Next

Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now

With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

City Centre Motel During Vancouver Mural Festival 2022

Cities We Love

Get Inspired in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Neighborhood

Visiting this Pacific Northwest gem reveals a concentration of creativity in Van City.

December 6, 2022 11:53 AM

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Ann Shields

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