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Trains

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

Paris to the Alps, Rome to Munich, Amsterdam to Milan—combining overnight accommodation and transport in one, night trains are the smart, scenic, and fun way to travel throughout Europe.

December 8, 2025 06:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Restaurants + Cafés

11 Essential Korean Dishes and Drinks You Need to Try

Want to know your bibimbap from your banchan? Our primer to classic Korean dishes, sides, sauces, and tipples can get you acquainted with this popular cuisine.

July 13, 2020 01:00 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Some practical tips for using up your extra yen, euros, francs, and beyond.

September 15, 2023 07:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

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Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

A person anchored with climbing gear to a cliff face, leaning back over the Fox Via Ferrata mountain in Alberta.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Off-the-Grid Adventures in Alberta

Wander off the beaten path in Western Canada to find expansive Prairie landscapes, learn about Indigenous culture, and explore spectacular nature.

Sponsored by Travel Alberta

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Food + Drink

Book Now: Just a Few Spots Left on Elizabeth Minchilli’s Italy Food Tours This Spring

The Rome-based writer has impeccable Italy recommendations—now you can eat your way across Puglia and Umbria with her.

January 17, 2023 01:16 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Reserve Temporarily Lowered Its Annual Fee Due to COVID

The fee went up, then down, in 2020. Now, thanks to Chase’s partnerships with Lyft and DoorDash, cardholders can earn bonus points and great discounts on rides and food deliveries as well.

October 21, 2020 05:22 PM

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Eric Rosen

Tips + News

Vaccinated Travelers Will Be Able to Move Freely Between Greece and Israel

Those with COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be able to move between the two countries “without limitations, no self-isolation, nothing.”

February 8, 2021 06:07 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The Future of Travel

AI, Electric SUVs and More: 8 Trends That Will Change the Way You Travel

Technology is changing the way we shop, drive, and socialize. Here’s how it’s transforming travel, too.

September 25, 2018 07:34 PM

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Staff

Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background

Packing Tips + Gear

11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life

These are the best bottles, accessories, and trips to give wine lovers this year.

November 4, 2022 04:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

United’s 2/22/22 Sale Includes 22,000-Mile One-Way London Award Flights

JetBlue is also celebrating “Twosday” with fares as low as $349 round-trip to London.

February 22, 2022 02:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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