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left: exterior of Mount Vernon with visitors wandering the grounds; right: a dining room at Mount Vernon. the walls are bright-green and the furniture is from the home's original era

America 250 Celebrations in the South: Tall Ships, Immigrant Stories, and “The Sounds of Change”

As the nation turns 250, Southern states are commemorating both the birth of American democracy and the diverse communities that continue to shape its future.

December 3, 2025 06:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

A Look Inside Berlin’s Newly Reopened Neue Nationalgalerie

The Mies van der Rohe–designed modern art museum is finally open to the public again after a six-year overhaul.

August 23, 2021 02:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Stay Here Next

You Can Now Stay in a Tented Villa in South Africa’s Largest Private Reserve

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve recently welcomed Loapi Tented Camp, a collection of six private villas that come with their own butlers, private chefs, and safari guides.

August 29, 2023 05:04 PM

Outdoor Adventure

Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

April 17, 2020 02:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks

The goal is to protect one-third of the country’s land by 2030 in an effort to combat climate change.

July 13, 2022 04:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

The painted, gilded, curved ceiling, of the Wieskirche in Germany, flanked by ornate columns and sculptures.

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Germany Where You Can Embrace the Monk’s Life

Explore rich religious traditions and outstanding architecture at the country’s most magnificent cathedrals and monasteries.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Air Travel News

Giving Nonstop Flights to Tokyo an Upgrade

United is rolling out its newest aircraft—with the Polaris business class seat—on nonstop flights from Newark to Tokyo this fall. Here’s what to do when you touch down.

October 4, 2017 12:20 PM

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United

The visa pages of a passport full of stamps

Visas + Passports

Damaged Your Passport? Here’s What to Do

First step—don’t panic. Here’s everything you need to know about replacing a bum passport.

February 2, 2024 01:25 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Cities We Love

The 7 Best Vendors at Washington, D.C.’s Union Market

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

February 18, 2020 04:39 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Outdoor Adventure

Nothing Says Commitment Like Couples Therapy on the Side of a Cliff

Could you and your partner actually put your lives in each other’s hands?

September 18, 2025 12:38 PM

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Esme Benjamin

Hotels

11 Tiny Vacation Homes You Can Rent

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

September 14, 2020 07:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

These Baby Goat and Sheep Webcams Will Help You Through Quarantine

Self-isolating in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can take its toll mentally, which is why we’ve never been so thankful for animal livestreams.

March 24, 2020 03:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

How to Travel Your Roots by Zoom

Until we can travel again, find your heritage on Zoom through expert genealogists, DNA kits, and trip planners.

March 18, 2021 12:25 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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