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Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Sunrise in Stockholm, when (most) of the previous evening’s festivities have ended.<br/>

Where to Go in Summer

In Stockholm, the Secret to Summer Fun Is in the Forest

Outdoor dance parties took off during summer 2020, when clubs closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic—and they haven’t stopped since.

July 22, 2022 02:49 PM

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Steve Knopper

Colorful boats floating off the rocky coastline of the Portuguese island of Maceira with white homes lining the cliffs and agricultural steps in the background

Air Travel News

Greenland, Sicily, Madeira—New Europe Flight Routes for 2025 Worth Planning Your Travels Around

Major added bonus: With more than 35 new routes from the USA to Europe launching this year, transatlantic airfares are finally expected to be more competitive.

January 28, 2025 02:47 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A person biking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota

In the Magazine

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Twin Cities

Beautiful lakes, world-class museums, and an exciting culinary scene. What’s not to love about Minneapolis–St. Paul?

September 26, 2023 11:01 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

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National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

Get nature, art, history—and three national park sites—in one easy weekend getaway.

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

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Billie Cohen

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Packing Tips + Gear

Away, Tumi, Osprey: The Best Luggage Deals This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

What better way to jump-start your New Year travel goals than with a fresh set of luggage, a sturdy backpack or duffel, a weekender bag, or packing cubes?

November 25, 2025 11:59 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?

Sally Kohn wouldn’t travel today. But last week? Last week, the world was in a different place. Here’s why she traveled—and what she witnessed.

March 17, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sally Kohn

Tips + News

You Can Rent the Beach House From “The Undoing” on Airbnb

Fans of the gripping HBO drama can stay at the real-life beach house where Grace Fraser escapes from media attention after Elena Alves’s murder.

December 2, 2020 03:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

LGBTQ Travel

Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa

Why Namibia and Botswana should be on your radar, and what LGBTQ+ travelers can experience while traveling in Africa.

June 25, 2021 02:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer

Six ways to enjoy the legendary wine region for anyone who wants to soak up the sunshine, listen to music, or learn a bit about food and wine.

June 12, 2019 07:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Where to Find the Best Happy Hour Celebrations in Bermuda

When the mercury rises, the locals let loose.

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