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National Parks

Canada Is Giving Away Year-Long National Park Passes to Americans

Our neighbors to the north want to share the health benefits of time spent in nature.

July 12, 2022 02:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C., This Spring

The cherry blossoms are only the beginning of it.

March 1, 2019 06:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

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Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

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Air Travel News

New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes

If you fly with United, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get to experience the airline’s newly unveiled Airbus A321neo planes. Here’s what’s in store when you do.

December 5, 2023 04:34 PM

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Chris Dong

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?

Our Unpacked Advice columnist weighs in on how to tip people while traveling—and more generally, what to do when faced with an unfamiliar cultural norm.

October 25, 2023 10:06 AM

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Anu Taranath

With modern takes on traditional foods, ancient plays, and renovated buildings, Greece continues to add some new to its old.

Cities We Love

Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Exhibits: Why Now Is the Time to Go to Greece

This year, Greece is dusting off its many treasures.

May 29, 2025 10:56 AM

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Helen Iatrou

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Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Natural Wonders

4 Famous Giant Trees Unharmed by Sequoia National Park Fire

The Four Guardsmen still stand sentry, but the extent of damage to several other sequoia groves is unclear.

September 20, 2021 02:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Natural Wonders

The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now

If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up tonight—you might get a glimpse.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

In the Magazine

Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization

Turkey’s 528-mile Carian Trail is part of a growing network of ruin-laced treks running throughout the country.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Jenna Scatena

In the Magazine

Get Outside in Luxor, Egypt, to Walk Among the Kings

Sometimes, the most enchanting experiences can be found outdoors.

December 1, 2021 02:25 PM

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Colleen Kinder

Epic Trips

Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

The Future of Travel

U.K. Bans Gasoline and Diesel Car Sales by 2030

On November 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial revolution.”

November 19, 2020 02:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

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