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A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year

The traveling exhibit will display an extensive collection of gold artifacts that belonged to ancient Egyptian royal dynasties more than 3,200 years ago.

February 3, 2021 05:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

From Google Flights to Kayak, this is how to use algorithms to get the best airfares.

February 24, 2025 08:49 AM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How Chile’s Oldest Grape Became the Unlikely Star of a Natural Wine Movement

In a leafy valley between the Andes and the coastal range, Chile’s ancient vines are producing the country’s freshest natural wines.

June 5, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

Food + Drink

Top 5 Street Foods to Try in Mexico (Besides Tacos)

Handheld delights made of masa, mole, and other local staples offer a world of Mexican eats.

April 3, 2023 11:52 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

As Canada's festival city, Edmonton sure knows how to lead with a vibrancy like no other.

Weekend Getaways

Don’t Let Cold Weather Deter You From a Weekend in Edmonton, Canada’s Festival City

Go big, get back to nature, and save room for dessert in North America’s largest, northernmost capital city.

August 12, 2022 04:26 PM

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Twyla Campbell

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Tips + News

“We Are Holding the Olympics This Summer,” Says Japanese PM

“I am determined to achieve the games as a proof of human victory against the pandemic, a symbol of global solidarity and to give hope and courage around the world.”

January 29, 2021 03:27 PM

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Mari Yamaguchi

Hiking + Cycling

Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip

Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road.

June 24, 2019 06:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Destination Spotlight

The Ultimate Orange County Travel Guide

From surf towns along the Pacific Coast to the amusement parks of Anaheim, Orange County is home to many of Southern California’s most popular sights.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

September 28, 2023 08:13 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Where to Travel Next

How to Travel Deeper in AlUla, the Must-Visit Destination of 2023

With well-preserved ruins and a bevy of stylish new hotels, this otherworldly city in Saudi is poised to become the next it place for travelers.

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