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Winter 2025

Pia Riverola’s Latest Photo Book Will Make You Rethink the Everyday Moments of Travel

In her new book, photographer Pia Riverola celebrates the shared wonder of everyday moments from Tokyo to Portofino.

January 3, 2025 03:28 PM

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Amy Alipio

LGBTQ Travel

The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage

A surprisingly small number of lesbian bars still exist in the U.S. A few road-trippers are making sure they’re not forgotten.

June 2, 2022 04:03 PM

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Lake Tahoe Issues Evacuation Warning, Asks Tourists to Stay Home as Wildfire Nears

Lake Tahoe wildfires spur authorities to prepare for evacuation and to recommend that visitors postpone their plans.

August 27, 2021 01:38 PM

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Sam Metz

Holiday Travel

9 Christmas Movies From Around the World You Can Stream Right Now

If you’ve already watched “Elf” five times this month, here are nine international Christmas movies to add to your viewing list.

December 18, 2020 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.

Epic Trips

From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

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Packing Tips + Gear

The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler

Because you’re not throwing away your shot . . . literally.

March 11, 2022 01:20 PM

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Juliet Izon

Air Travel News

Ethiopia Is Spending $5 Billion to Build Africa’s Largest Airport

The new airport will reportedly be able to handle more than triple the number of passengers who fly through the continent’s current busiest hub—Johannesburg, South Africa.

January 30, 2020 07:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

So You Want to Plan a Cycling Vacation?

There are more cyclists on the road than ever before. Here’s what you need to know before you roll.

April 19, 2021 09:09 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Group of travelers on a camel ride in the desert

Travel for Good

This Is What Autism Acceptance Looks Like in the Travel Industry

Autism awareness isn’t enough. Here’s how some brands are supporting neurodiverse travelers to make trips not just possible but also enjoyable.

April 2, 2024 12:51 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris

Mind your p’s, q’s, and ooh la las when visiting the capital this summer.

June 17, 2024 01:15 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

JetBlue plane landing with a city skyline in the background

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Announced Big Changes to Its Route Network. Here’s What to Know.

The carrier has also added a dozen new routes in the Northeast, Florida, and beyond and brought its Mint cabin to additional domestic routes.

July 31, 2024 07:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

The 12,000-mile loop—which encompasses parts of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail—is currently being scouted and mapped.

September 1, 2020 12:52 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

The Last Episodes of Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” Will Air This Fall

The final season of the Emmy-winning show will feature episodes filmed in Kenya, Indonesia, and Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

August 2, 2018 04:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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