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The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds

Nearly 7 million people visit the Paris monument every year. Here’s how to avoid them.

May 12, 2023 03:35 PM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

European Airlines Cancel Thousands of Winter Flights as Demand Slumps

Lufthansa Group alone is dropping 33,000 flights from its January and February schedule.

January 4, 2022 06:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Delta to Serve Cold Brew, Canned Wine, and Ice Cream Sundaes on Flights

The carrier is upping its inflight food and beverage game and we’re not upset about it.

June 14, 2022 02:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

This New Monument in Paris Is Like a Mini Versailles

You’ve been to the Louvre. You’ve visited Versailles. Now you can wander the grand halls of the Hôtel de la Marine once again.

June 24, 2021 12:56 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Aerial shot of Azamara ship in Croatian port

Cruise News

This New 155-Night Cruise Visits All 7 Wonders of the World

Chichen Itza, the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, the Colosseum, the Great Wall, and Petra are among the stops.

October 6, 2023 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

Smell Your Way to Better Travel Memories

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Maggie Downs

Spring 2022

Safaris Are Embracing a More Sustainable, Diverse Future

A growing number of repeat safarigoers want to get out of the vehicle and dive deeper into more remote landscapes.

April 28, 2022 12:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime, Only-in-Germany Experiences

Destination Spotlight

10 Unique Places to Visit in Germany

Whether you’re celebrating at Carnival or exploring a Baroque palace, these German cities’ landmarks, cultural activities, and traditions make for memories you won’t find anywhere else.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Solo Travel

The “Guardians” Helping Keep Women Travelers Safe

Through crowdsourcing, the SafeUp app is helping solo travelers feel more comfortable all over the world.

January 6, 2022 02:33 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

COVID + Travel

Texas Just Lifted Its COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Only California and New York have reported more COVID-19 deaths than Texas.

March 2, 2021 06:52 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Supertrees at Gardens by the bay. The tree-like structures are fitted with environmental technologies that mimic the ecological function of trees.

Air Travel News

These Airports Offer Free City Tours During Long Layovers

Free layover tours at popular Asian and Middle Eastern hubs now allow connecting passengers to explore the city beyond the airport in between flights.

December 17, 2024 10:37 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

AFAR Approved

Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why

After taking a set of Tumi 19 Degree expandable suitcases on 30 trips this year, here’s one travel writer’s honest review.

October 18, 2023 08:49 AM

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Paul Rubio

People hiking in a region that looks like Patagonia with exclamation and check symbols above it

Travel Tips + Etiquette

If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making

AI has totally reinvented trip planning—that is, when it’s not leading you astray.

December 23, 2025 02:34 PM

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Craig Stoltz

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge

Chile’s Futaleufú River provides a rare, thrilling experience that’s possible only with continued environmental protection.

May 12, 2026 01:43 PM

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Jessica Vincent

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