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Kris Tompkins Has Helped Create 7 National Parks in Chile. A New One Is on the Way.

Tompkins has been working for decades to help rewild South America. The next few years will be even more ambitious, she says.

May 16, 2024 10:46 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

June 18, 2025 12:23 PM

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Blane Bachelor

The Dorchester's lobby features chandeliers and gilt corinthian columns.

Stay Here Next

This Iconic London Hotel Has Just Been Renovated—Here’s a Look Inside

The famed Hyde Park–adjacent hotel gets the modern refresh it deserves.

July 31, 2023 01:09 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

An overhead view of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

Finding Soul and Spirit in Austin’s Barton Springs Pool

One writer dives into the rich history of the beloved pool.

October 20, 2021 02:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Air Travel News

United Airlines Is Changing Its Cancellation Policy Again

Travelers flying Basic Economy can now cancel their tickets without losing all their funds.

April 27, 2022 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Graduate Homes is currently operating nine vacation rentals, like this one, in Oxford, Mississippi.

Hotels

Graduate Hotels Enters Short-Term Home Rental Market

Fans of the Ole Miss Rebels and Michigan Wolverines now have more options for game-day accommodations.

September 30, 2022 11:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

European Countries Are Again Changing Their Entry Rules

It’s another season of new travel regulations in Europe, with some countries loosening requirements and others tightening them. But one thing remains the same—it’s still confusing.

January 27, 2022 12:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

Wes Anderson Designed a Train Carriage—and It Looks Like Something out of His Movies

Departing from London Victoria Station, the newly reimagined Cygnus carriage on the British Pullman is very intentionally Wes Anderson.

October 15, 2021 05:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

LGBTQ Travel

How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota

From soccer bars and charming, small-town inns to drag brunches and farm-to-table dining, here’s how you can shop small and explore queer communities when you visit the state.

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