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Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

Tokyo’s Nature-Inspired Olympic Stadium Is Now Finished

Kengo Kuma designed the $1.43 billion new national stadium with wood sourced from each of Japan’s 47 prefectures.

December 26, 2019 09:40 AM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

September 24, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Loyalty + Rewards

What You Need to Know About Credit Card Travel Insurance

What does credit card travel insurance cover? How does it work? And what are some credit cards that offer trip protection? Start to unravel the complexities in this beginner’s guide.

June 6, 2022 04:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

Solo Travel

Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Several High-Speed Train Routes Are Coming to the United States

Trains

These 5 New High-Speed Trains Are Coming to the U.S.

From Texas to Florida, train travel is about to get a lot faster across the country.

August 11, 2023 01:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Can I Travel Once I’m Vaccinated?

After you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to travel? Where will you be able to go, and what will be required of you? Experts answer these questions and more.

February 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

An Intimate Street Food Tour Is the Best Way to Get an Authentic Taste of Delhi

Even the most intrepid and independent travelers benefit from a guide now and then.

June 21, 2019 01:43 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

Stay Here Next

This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Stone exterior of the Ahwahnee in Yosemite

Hotels

7 Great Camps and Remote Lodges Across the United States

Be it a lodge in the Adirondacks or a hot springs resort in an old Colorado mining town, these upscale refuges will make any outdoor adventure more luxurious.

April 16, 2024 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Amanda Wachob x Roam Limited Edition luggage

Packing Tips + Gear

What a Suitcase Painted by a Tattoo Artist Looks Like

Pioneering tattoo artist Amanda Wachob teamed with Roam luggage to create 100 hand-painted carry-ons we guarantee will turn heads at the airport.

March 7, 2023 11:56 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Norway’s “Summer Island” Wants to Be the World’s First Time-Free Zone

In the Norwegian island of Sommarøy, locals are pushing to eliminate conventional timekeeping during the midnight sun months.

June 21, 2019 04:15 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

The Sweetest Small Towns in California

Look beyond the Golden State’s bustling cities and explore these nine appealing towns on your next visit.

April 12, 2024 04:36 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

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