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The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

As Used Gloves and Masks Pile Up, Cities Seek Solutions

Improperly discarded coronavirus trash is clogging streets and waterways, posing a hazard to people and to the environment.

May 28, 2020 08:36 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

April 30, 2020 03:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels

In addition to offering a highly vetted list of hotels, Safara gives the commissions it earns back to its members so you can accumulate points and book free trips in the future.

March 12, 2020 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

A Love Letter to Eating in Sri Lanka

What to do when you land in Colombo? Head straight for the curries, rotis, pickles, and more.

February 1, 2023 03:10 PM

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Karan Gokani

Bars + Nightlife

A Dolly Parton–Inspired Rooftop Bar Just Opened in Nashville

The new Graduate Hotel Nashville has dedicated its rooftop bar and pool lounge, White Limozeen, to the country music icon.

August 4, 2020 10:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain

Start with a desert adventure and then seek rejuvenation with spa treatments at a luxury resort in this oasis of a city.

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Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Columbia, South Carolina

Come hungry and ready for some fun on the rivers.

January 20, 2022 04:12 PM

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Katie McElveen

Air Travel News

Delta Air Lines Is Saying Goodbye to These U.S. Airports

And . . . “Hej” to Stockholm.

December 13, 2021 07:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Live in This Italian Village for a Whole Summer

Four lucky people will get to live and work alongside locals on an all-expenses-paid sabbatical in the hillside town of Grottole in southern Italy.

January 16, 2019 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A man with a selfie stick suba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the World’s Oceans on These 7 Eco-Friendly Trips

Here’s how to get out on (and under) the water sustainably.

May 16, 2023 04:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

People roaming about inside the Guggenheim Museum in New York featuring several tiers of spiraled gallery walkways with a white barrier and art displayed within

Loyalty + Rewards

4 Lesser-Known Credit Card Travel Perks You’re Probably Missing Out On

By tapping into some of the hidden-gem benefits of travel-friendly credit cards, you can get free museum tickets, nab sought-after restaurant reservations and event access, and more.

April 23, 2025 04:02 PM

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Chris Dong

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Springs is now on a beautiful day in Palm Desert, United States

Accessible Travel

These Cities Are Leading the Way in a New Kind of Inclusivity for Travelers

What does an autism-certified city look like? Destinations around the world are figuring that out as they build a trend in accessible travel.

April 17, 2025 01:08 PM

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Melinda Fulmer

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