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Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Road Trips

Obscure European Road Laws You May Not Know You’re Breaking

It’s important to note speed limits and follow headlight rules on any road trip, but in the European Union, there are a few other rules to keep in mind.

March 11, 2019 07:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Tips + News

A Restaurant in Amsterdam Set Up Individual Greenhouses for Socially-Distant Dining

Plus, drive-in concerts and other creative ideas that the dining and entertainment industries are coming up with during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 11, 2020 11:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Travel for Good

Carbon Offsets Can Really Make a Difference—Here’s How

That money doesn’t just assuage a little ecoguilt; it has an impact where it counts.

April 22, 2021 06:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

The Airplanes That Will Define Air Travel in 2022 (and Beyond)

These are the planes that could bring some buzz back to the skies.

January 19, 2022 02:53 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

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History + Culture

7 Places to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Enjoy an enlightening trip when you visit one of these destinations filled with Hispanic culture and history.

September 12, 2022 12:01 PM

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Staff

A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside

With interest in adults-only properties growing, both parents and nonparents alike extoll the benefits of these child-free escapes.

October 23, 2025 11:08 AM

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Terry Ward

Tips + News

This Airport Has Opened a “Sensory Suite” for Special-Needs Passengers

The facility was designed to prepare passengers for air travel.

July 26, 2019 10:17 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville

Water Sports

From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit

With riverside brewery and culinary scenes, inclusive bars, and a thriving arts district, one of the world’s oldest rivers inspired an outdoor renaissance in Western North Carolina.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

The European Commission just announced a new ruling to bring 5G frequencies to planes within Europe by June 30, 2023.

December 8, 2022 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

California Ski Resort Changes Formerly Derogatory Name to Palisades Tahoe

The renaming of Squaw Valley Ski Resort is one of many efforts nationally to address a history of colonialism and oppression against Native Americans and other people of color.

September 14, 2021 07:00 PM

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Olga R. Rodriguez

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Cities We Love

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years

Ahead of 2020, we look back at what has shaped travel in the past 10 years.

December 16, 2019 04:27 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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