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People walking out onto a viewing area atop dramatic cliff formations in Grand Canyon National Park with views of the striated canyon in the background

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

June 18, 2025 12:23 PM

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Two people with suitcases walk past the outside of the new United Lounge in Denver.

In United’s New Lounge Concept, Taking Snacks Is Encouraged

The United Club Fly wants Club members to help themselves to grab-and-go food and drinks for their flight—no secret stashing required.

November 8, 2022 09:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mont Blanc Express train going over a viaduct, Chamonix, Haute Savoie, Rhone Alpes, France, Europe

Winter Sports

The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads

From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.

December 17, 2025 03:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

SFO Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

Starting this month, people passing through San Francisco will need to purchase recyclable glass or aluminum water bottles at the airport—or remember to bring their own.

August 2, 2019 05:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

January 24, 2020 05:56 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

Under Canvas Will Make Glampers of Us All

The luxury camping company continues to expand aggressively, now coming to the Northeast.

November 8, 2019 08:27 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

One man adjusts another's ghutra, a head covering worn throughout the Middle East. Both men are wearing white thobes.

Solo Travel

I Wore A Thobe in Saudi Arabia. Did I Do the Right Thing?

When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.

May 18, 2023 11:21 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Hotel News + Openings

A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan

The Lucy hotel from luxury brand Hoshino Resorts is opening next to a national park in the Japanese countryside.

May 20, 2025 12:35 PM

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Olivia Young

The view of downtown Des Moines from the steps of Iowa's gold domed capitol building.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Things to Do in Des Moines, Iowa

From the biggest beer bar west of the Mississippi to the famed Iowa State Fair, there are oodles of reasons to visit this capital city.

September 13, 2022 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Copenhagen Right Now

2021 was good to Denmark’s capital city, ushering in new hotels, urban farms, and even a floating sauna. The best part? 2022 is looking even better.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

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National Parks

How to Go Fossil Hunting in America’s Dinosaur Country

Meet at the corner of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming to view ancient fossils and natural wonders and to sleep under star-studded skies.

March 25, 2024 12:44 PM

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Nick Hilden

The viewing room with large windows and soaring ceilings in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge, which was destroyed by wildfires in July 2025

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