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Natural Wonders

How to Explore the World’s Oldest Rain Forest

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon. Here’s how to visit.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM
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Celeste Mitchell
Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM
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Andrew Evans
Health + Wellness

Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

September 12, 2019 09:51 PM
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Chris Colin
Art + Culture

Why Korean Baseball Fans Are Better Than American Fans

Why Korean Baseball Fans Are Better Than American Fans

April 4, 2016 07:49 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Epic Trips

Lavish African Safaris That’ll Give You Your Money’s Worth (and More)

These high-end safari experiences don’t skimp on luxury, yet come jam-packed with value.

June 4, 2018 05:39 PM
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Jane Broughton
Loyalty + Rewards

The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year

The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through their site.

January 6, 2017 12:25 PM
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Matt Villano
Hotels

This Company Will Make You Want to Book Hotels Directly

Hotel chains and online travel agencies have been duking it out for a while now—but booking directly just got a lot sweeter.

July 6, 2016 01:14 PM
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Matt Villano
Restaurants + Cafés

A Quest for this Ingredient Will Take You Into the Heart of Israel

Find zuta mint (and much more) on a road trip to the wild Galilee region

April 13, 2017 11:55 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Air Travel News

A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane

And, no, Samuel L. Jackson did not appear out of thin air.

November 8, 2016 12:58 PM
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Matt Villano
Epic Trips

A Journey Through Mongolia in the Back of a Van Is What Road Trip Dreams Are Made Of

On an eight-day tour, photographer Mariana Jamadi traveled deep into the heart of the Mongolian wilderness—in a decommissioned Russian military van.

May 24, 2018 12:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
AFAR Approved

This App Is Like a Travel Agent in Your Pocket

With English’s new Lola travel-booking app, valuable human expertise is just a screen tap away.

November 1, 2016 09:18 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Family Travel

Why Raising Your Kids Abroad Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Them

Parag Khanna, author of “Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization,” shares how to raise multicultural, multilingual, all-American kids.

February 13, 2017 12:14 PM
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Parag Khanna
Style + Design

The Best Place to Buy Vintage Norwegian Kitchenware

The Best Place to Buy Vintage Norwegian Kitchenware

August 4, 2016 12:55 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek

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