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Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

6 Ways You’re Probably Underestimating New Zealand

It’s not all hiking and Hobbiton

March 31, 2016 05:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

National Parks

Thailand Will Close Many National Parks This Season

It’s all because of an admirable conservation effort.

June 2, 2017 12:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Culture

See the World Through This Traveler’s Instagram Account

Photographer and writer Annapurna Mellor on connecting with people, taking photos, and traveling with a purpose.

September 8, 2016 12:02 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Spirited Take on BVI

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Tips + News

Venice Hit by Third High Tide in 1 Week. Can the City Be Saved?

Damage could run up to hundreds of millions of euros during these historic floods. Here’s why November 2019’s “acqua alta” is different from previous ones.

November 18, 2019 12:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit This Under-the-Radar City in Vietnam

A jumping-off point for exploring Hoi An on Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is coming into its own with new attractions and resorts, yet it still feels largely untouristed.

December 21, 2018 11:18 AM

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Kate Appleton

National Parks

How to Get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

February 11, 2020 02:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Vanguard

6 Travel Experts Predict the Next Big Trends

Members of our 2018 Travel Vanguard share their visions for the future of travel.

October 2, 2018 02:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

Yosemite Is Thriving This Spring

Between the return of red-legged frogs and a particularly good waterfall season, this spring is the time to go to the fan-favorite national park.

May 8, 2019 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

This Travel Booking Site Will Cover Your Stay at a Remote Greenland Hotel

Hotels.com is picking up the tab for March stays at the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse in Greenland. It will only take a few flights and a helicopter ride to get there.

November 27, 2018 08:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Other

VW’s Iconic Bus Is Back and Better Than Ever

Plus, it’ll be totally electric.

August 23, 2017 03:12 PM

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Matt Villano

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