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New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage

It’ll help you rest easier on your flight—or start the bag recovery process sooner.

November 7, 2016 01:22 PM

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The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

April 30, 2020 03:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel for Good

In Berlin, Travelers and Recent Immigrants Connect Across Cultures

Refugees and immigrants are bringing their skills and insight to the capital of Germany. Here’s how travelers can engage while on a trip.

February 4, 2020 06:19 PM

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Emma John

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Inside Bangkok’s Hidden Portuguese Village

The Kudichin neighborhood was established before the city’s official founding, but most travelers miss this fascinating spot—and its delicious hybrid cuisine.

February 19, 2018 12:30 PM

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Allison Nicole Smith

Books

Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love

With everything from miles (and miles) of books to discussions with authors, these bookstores are our favorites for a reason.

April 23, 2020 09:54 AM

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Staff

Travel for Good

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love

So you’ve decided to give back on your next trip. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your travels are both fulfilling and productive for you and the destination.

April 20, 2020 09:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

Airbnb Cancels Glamping Trip on the Great Wall of China

After receving mixed feedback on social media, Airbnb called off the competition to win a slumber party on top of the Great Wall of China.

August 8, 2018 09:29 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

This Is Why Foodies Should Visit the BVI in November

The annual Food Fête event serves up a month of delicious fun in the British Virgin Islands.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

AFAR Advisor

Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It

Working in travel can be a dream job, but the challenges never stop, especially when you’re leading a company. I talked to three trailblazing women CEOs about how they get it done.

October 31, 2019 08:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

Why Sri Lanka Is Paradise for Travel Photographers

It’s not just because of the beautiful beaches—this multifaceted country has much more on offer than you think.

October 4, 2017 05:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Food + Drink

Meet the Israeli Chef Cooking Up Coexistence

In the walled city of Akko, 70 miles north of Tel Aviv, chef Uri “Buri” Jeremias invites both diners and cooks, Arabs and Jews, to open their minds while they expand their palates.

January 24, 2020 02:20 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year

The visionary entrepreneur bridges education and travel for students across the nation.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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