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The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk

When was the last time you really listened to a new city? Professor and sound researcher Louis Chude-Sokei explores the art of traveling with your ear to the ground.

November 22, 2021 04:55 PM

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Louis Chude-Sokei

Family Travel

These Epic Family Vacations Turn Your Kid’s Passions Into Real-Life Adventures

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

December 11, 2025 02:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hiking + Cycling

So You Want to Plan a Cycling Vacation?

There are more cyclists on the road than ever before. Here’s what you need to know before you roll.

April 19, 2021 09:09 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

The Best Airfares for February—Which Will Be the Lowest They’ve Been in Years

These are the domestic and international flights to book ASAP.

January 29, 2020 01:06 AM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

How to Navigate the Holidays if You Can’t Go Home

One expat writer reflects on life far away from home when travel is not an option.

November 23, 2020 10:45 AM

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Tim Chester

Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport

Air Travel News

Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant

It will make your life a whole lot easier and help you avoid the painful (and underreported) “suitcase elbow.”

November 24, 2021 12:42 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background

A survey of more than 10,000 expats ranks the best places in the world to take up residence.

September 2, 2025 12:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

An airport duty-free shop with modern curvy design and counters selling beauty products

Travel Deals

Does Buying Duty-Free Actually Save You Money? Experienced Shoppers Weigh In

How to buy smarter and maximize savings at international airports.

February 22, 2024 01:37 PM

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Iona Brannon

Pool and view at an Airbnb in Portugal's Douro Valley

Hotels

The Infinity Pool at This Airbnb Might Just Offer the Best View in Portugal’s Douro Valley

A million-dollar view—for less than $500 a night.

October 5, 2023 08:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

Where to Travel Next

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

The National Exchange Hotel was built more than 150 years ago.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City, California

After an extensive three-year renovation, a historic hotel in Northern California’s gold country welcomes a new generation of guests.

February 8, 2023 03:32 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

You Could Win an Icelandic Photography Adventure in 2021

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