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Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Islands

9 Grounding Reasons to Make The Islands of Tahiti Your Next Destination

From tattoo culture and flowers to dance and farm-to-table dining, it’s easy to follow your bliss for a life-affirming trip that makes you feel treasured in The Islands of Tahiti.

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Traditional taxi boats in the port of Hydra island in Greece

Islands

Slow Down at These Car-Free Destinations in Europe

No cars, no problem. Grab your walking shoes and slow down at these car-free destinations.

March 31, 2023 05:22 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Could United, Southwest, and American Pilot Strikes Disrupt Upcoming Flights?

What to know as pilots at American Airlines and Southwest vote to authorize stirkes, United pilots picket across the country, and worker strikes continue in Europe.

May 12, 2023 01:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

February 1, 2022 03:28 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

How France’s Transit Strike Is Affecting Travelers in Paris

On Thursday, the Eiffel Tower and 11 of the 16 Métro lines in Paris were completely shut. Here’s what else travelers need to know.

December 5, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways From L.A. for a Mini Road Trip

Desert, beach, or national park? Take your pick.

February 26, 2021 07:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Travel TV Host Phil Rosenthal’s Relentless Optimism Is What We All Need Right Now

With new episodes of “Somebody Feel Phil” dropping on Netflix, the host and creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond” opens up about staying “annoyingly positive.”

November 5, 2020 12:29 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

Athens Is Where It’s At

Want to eat well, experience a cultural resurgence, and just maybe restore your faith in humanity? Head to the Greek capital, now.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Houses above the water with a large rocky mountain in the distance

Tahiti

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:39 AM

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Becca Blond

History + Culture

Can a Hiking Trail in the Balkans Lead to Peace?

One traveler hikes through the haunted beauty of the Balkans to see if a trail can heal the wounds of war.

February 11, 2016 06:05 PM

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David Farley

Cities We Love

Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome

January 12, 2015 01:04 PM

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Jen Murphy

A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Way to Discover Puglia, Italy’s Unspoiled Province

Two friends thought they’d be done with bicycle travel by now. But Italy’s best-kept secret can be very persuasive.

October 12, 2015 03:45 PM

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Paul Greenberg

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