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Our New Podcast Is the Perfect Way to Travel Right Now

At a time when most Americans are staying close to home, our new podcast brings the magic of travel to you.

July 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Ireland’s Tradition of Kissing Blarney Stone Halted for the First Time Ever

Thanks to coronavirus, no one will be kissing the Blarney Stone for now.

March 14, 2020 04:37 PM

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Pan Pylas

Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.

Outdoor Adventure

Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See

Cruise icy fjords and track pumas in Chile’s Magallanes region.

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Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter

A massive light maze, a major museum closing, a boundary-pushing restaurant, and two new hotels mean you should head to the capital now.

December 13, 2019 09:31 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Style + Design

Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now

Bring a bit of the Lowcountry home with these souvenirs from Charleston makers.

November 7, 2022 12:52 PM

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Arabella Bowen

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Famous marine biologist and oceanographer Syvlia Earle diving among coral

Cruise

Can Cruise Ships Help the World’s Oceans? This Famous Marine Biologist Thinks So.

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle serves as the godmother of Explora Journeys’ recently launched ‘Explora I’ cruise ship. Here’s why she doesn’t think that’s a conflict of interest.

March 26, 2024 08:57 AM

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Fran Golden

Cities We Love

The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020

The first-of-its-kind virtual event brings together urbanists and artists for a three-day, round-the-clock celebration of big cities.

September 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Alok Vaid-Menon looks to the camera. They are wearing a multi-colored suit, red pom-pom earrings, and bejeweled sunglasses. Their hair is dyed green, blue, and purple.

LGBTQ Travel

Talking Gender Fluidity, Travel, and a Texas Childhood With Alok Vaid-Menon

The performance artist, writer, and activist travels to remain a perpetual student of the world.

June 2, 2023 01:43 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Ukraine + Travel

Cruise Lines Skip Russia and Head to These Beautiful Ports Instead

In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cruise lines are steering away from Russian ports to alternate destinations in Estonia, Finland, Germany, and Sweden.

March 14, 2022 09:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Cities We Love

On a Return Trip to Peru, Second Time’s the Charm

How does it feel to go back to a place you once fell in love with? Sometimes the best part of a journey is sharing it.

August 2, 2018 06:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

The Airplanes That Will Define Air Travel in 2022 (and Beyond)

These are the planes that could bring some buzz back to the skies.

January 19, 2022 02:53 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break

What actually is “fika”? How do you pronounce it? Best yet, how do you do it right?

February 8, 2021 03:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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