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For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground

National Parks

9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing

These are the country’s best parks to see the night sky.

July 11, 2024 09:12 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Why Europe Is Closer Than Ever for West Coasters

Air Travel News

These New Flight Routes Just Made it Easier Than Ever for West Coasters to Get to Europe

If you live in California, Washington, Oregon, or other Western states, you’ll want to know about these new flights.

June 6, 2017 08:05 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Water Sports

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Korean Banchan

What you need to know about the history, etiquette, and ingredients behind banchan, the small dishes that accompany most Korean meals.

August 30, 2021 06:24 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

Embracing the Multicultural Spirit of Queens

The dizzying blend of communities in this NYC borough injects it with energy—and delicious food.

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Safari

Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks

The goal is to protect one-third of the country’s land by 2030 in an effort to combat climate change.

July 13, 2022 04:48 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Holiday Travel

7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations

For your countdowns and midnight kisses, plan a New Year’s celebration in these jubilant places around the world.

December 10, 2025 03:56 AM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels

This Is China’s New $1.6 Billion Atlantis Sanya Resort

With underwater suites, waterslides, and a record-setting aquarium, it’s a luxury hotel with the soul of a theme park.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Food + Drink

How Minnesota Became One of America’s Great Food Destinations

From lefse potato “tortillas” to Hmong cuisine, Minnesota offers a wealth of mouth-watering options.

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