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Hiking + Cycling

Follow the Empire State Trail 750 Miles From New York City to Canada

If the mood to bike or hike from Manhattan to Buffalo strikes you, there’s a beautiful connected path for that.

January 11, 2021 03:33 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

COVID + Travel

People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How

The founder of experience booking platform Peek.com looks at the trends of pandemic travel.

December 23, 2020 06:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The banks of the Seine river in Paris in the autumn.

Cities We Love

Essential Things to See and Do in Paris in the Fall

Take the charms of Paris, factor in autumn’s mellow colors, plus an art world and restaurant scene waking up after the summer, and you’ve got plenty of reasons to book a trip.

October 12, 2023 12:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Astrotourism

Rare “Unicorn” Meteor Outburst Could Light up the Sky Tonight

If we’re lucky, scientists say that the Alpha Monocerotids could produce up to 1,000 meteors per hour, causing a meteor “storm.”

November 21, 2019 03:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Art + Architecture

Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure

Taking her cue from old-fashioned promotional posters, a California artist unveils an ongoing series of hilarious lockdown-inspired posters.

April 3, 2020 02:07 PM

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Ann Shields

The Future of Travel

What Travel in the Age of Coronavirus Will Look Like

Health passports. Robots that clean airports. Masks worn . . . everywhere. The future is now.

May 23, 2020 01:22 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street

Cities We Love

6 New Orleans Neighborhoods for All-Night Parties, Live Music, and Memorable Food

From the lively French Quarter to the culture-packed Tremé, get your Crescent City bearings.

July 23, 2025 05:12 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Make a Splash with Balinese Water Adventures

Packing Tips + Gear

Incredible Water Activities to Do in Bali

Hailed the world over as one of the best travel destinations, this Indonesian island offers invigorating aquatic outings for the young, the old, and everyone in between.

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Food + Drink

Hot Dog! L.A.’s Iconic Tail O’ the Pup Just Reopened

This old dog has learned a few new tricks—and can still serve a mean Los Angeles–style frank.

July 20, 2022 06:59 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Future of Travel

How AI Is Altering Your Travel Experience

Artificial intelligence is already making trip-planning easier, but what about your hotel stay, or transportation?

September 25, 2018 06:59 PM

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Erin Biba

Aerial view of Oleta River State Park, Halouver and Sunny Isles in Miami, Florida.

Cities We Love

Art Deco, White-Sand Beaches, and Live Music: 15 Can’t-Miss Things to Enjoy in Miami

With the right itinerary—and a strong cafecito or two running through your veins—you can fit in a bit of it all in Miami.

July 11, 2025 01:56 PM

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Terry Ward

The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.

Hotels

London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About

Take advantage of the strong dollar at these ultra-luxurious debuts across the pond.

September 29, 2023 06:00 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

River Cruises

Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

January 14, 2020 01:27 PM

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Fran Golden

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