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Everything You Need to Know About the State Department’s New Travel Advisory System

The improvements will provide U.S. citizens with “clear, timely, and reliable safety and security information worldwide.”

January 11, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

August 29, 2025 12:53 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Cruise News

This Cruise Line Took Florida to Court Over Vaccine Mandates—and Won

A federal judge ruled in favor of Norwegian Cruise Line and against a Florida law banning vaccination requirements.

August 12, 2021 06:12 PM

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Fran Golden

Several older white people sitting outside, with a crumbling yellow building as the backdrop, in Italy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Italy? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

Tipping in Italy is fairly straightforward. Follow these handy tips when you order at a café, restaurant, or bar.

June 15, 2026 02:33 PM

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Becca Blond

A man putting a plastic bag of toiletries into a TSA security tray containing a wallet, phone, and belt

Air Travel News

TSA’s 3-1-1 Rule: This Is How Much Liquid You Can Bring Through Airport Security

Here’s what to know about what’s considered a “liquid”, exceptions to the rule, and carrying food through airport security.

May 27, 2026 01:01 PM

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Jessie Beck

Loyalty + Rewards

Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks

From how to find discounted mileage pricing to building in layover stays for no added cost, these tricks will help you make the most of your miles.

July 26, 2019 05:13 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism

To help revive its tourism industry after the April bombings, Sri Lanka is waiving visa fees for citizens of 48 countries for the next 6 months.

July 31, 2019 05:15 PM

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Bharatha Mallawarchi

Festivals + Events

One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey, isn’t exactly known as a tourist hot spot—that’s just fine with Nomadness Fest.

September 8, 2022 01:25 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Tips + News

U.S. Theme Parks Overhaul Protocols to Reopen Safely

Theme parks are beginning to reopen with mixed success in the United States.

July 13, 2020 10:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Outdoor Adventure

Beautiful, Peaceful Places to Visit in Fort Myers

Seashell-covered islands, lush trails, and historic lighthouses reveal the quieter, natural side of this Southwest Florida destination.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Outdoor Adventure

Walk Among the Treetops on the New Redwood Sky Walk

The longest skywalk in the western U.S. offers a bird’s-eye view of California’s redwood forest.

July 29, 2021 07:07 PM

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Kwin Mosby

Museums + Galleries

New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.

Located at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the Lume Indianapolis will open in June 2021 with an exhibition projecting the paintings of Vincent van Gogh onto gallery walls.

October 8, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Is Set to Open in July

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?

Our Unpacked advice columnist offers tips for how to get adolescents more excited about travel.

September 26, 2024 01:18 PM

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Anu Taranath

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