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Home to Cologne Cathedral, and filled with Romanesque churches, pedestrian-friendly streets, and world-class museums, one of Germany’s oldest cities also happens to be its liveliest.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

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For Art Lovers, These One-of-a-Kind Italian Itineraries Were Made for You

These five art-focused tours mix in history, cuisine, outdoor adventure, and more across Florence, Rome, Venice, and beyond for delightfully enriching trips.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

The Gate of Harmonious Interest in Victoria, Canada

Cities We Love

Canada’s Oldest Chinatown Is an Underrated Day-Trip Destination

It’s not in Toronto. Or Vancouver.

December 30, 2022 07:31 PM

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Vivian Chung

Trains

Get $50 Train Fares During Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale

For its birthday, the national train system is marking fares down 50 percent.

April 28, 2021 05:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

This Major Airline Is Weighing Passengers—Here’s Why

Air travelers are being asked to step on a scale. Could this become an increasingly common request before boarding a plane?

June 6, 2023 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Holiday Travel

Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination

You don’t have to be an avid skier to enjoy the frosty climes of northern Finland—but you do need a spirit of adventure.

November 2, 2018 03:38 PM

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Mary Holland

Tips + News

The U.S. Ban on Travel Now Includes Europe, the U.K., and Ireland—What You Need to Know

The temporary ban has been extended to the U.K. and Ireland, effective midnight March 16, but U.S. citizens and their families are exempt.

March 14, 2020 02:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

VIDEO: African Countries Are Joining Together to Build a 4,750-Mile Wall of Trees

World of Good is a video series featuring feel-good stories that often get buried in our newsfeeds. In this episode, we look at a tree-planting project that has become a movement.

May 13, 2020 07:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Winter Sports

Work Hard, Play Hard: These Mountain Towns Are Havens for Digital Nomads

Alpine destinations around the world are upping their coworking infrastructure, allowing more mountain-loving professionals to mix business with pleasure.

December 14, 2018 06:06 PM

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Julia Eskins

An aerial view of Coulibri Ridge, with solar panels, pool, and deck visible

Sustainable Travel

7 Dreamy Hotels and Resorts in the Caribbean

They’re also kind to the Earth.

May 24, 2024 02:09 PM

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Terry Ward

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco

Get a peek at what’s new in San Francisco, from increasingly diverse restaurants to a slew of free entertainment.

May 24, 2024 07:50 AM

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Chelsea Davis

Spice pickers in India, a group of four women in colorful clothing

Longreads

It’s 2023. Do You Know Where Your Spices Come From?

By focusing on farmers, queer-owned, BIPOC-led Diaspora Co. is changing the spice industry for the better.

June 23, 2023 07:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

10 Things You Should Do Every Time You Rent a Car

Tips and tricks to earn bonus rewards, save money, and insure your rental car on your next road trip.

August 2, 2021 02:19 PM

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Eric Rosen

Cruise

First Mediterranean Cruise Sets Sail With Mandatory Coronavirus Tests

Anyone who tested positive, had a fever, or had COVID-19 symptoms was denied boarding on the “MSC Grandiosa,” the first cruise to set sail from Italy since the lockdown in March.

August 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

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