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The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Camping

Glamp Like a Fancy Pioneer in One of Yosemite’s New Covered Wagons

It’s just like the Oregon Trail, but with air-conditioning.

August 24, 2018 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

Packing Tips + Gear

Care Package Ideas to Brighten Any Travel Lover’s Day

Whether you’d rather DIY or order one online, these travel-themed care packages will bridge the gap between you and your loved ones.

May 29, 2020 05:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 4 Essential Personality Traits of Successful Expats

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

January 16, 2018 08:25 PM

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Khalid Salaam

Festivals + Events

6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics

A guide to going off the beaten path during Brazil’s biggest event of the year.

June 15, 2016 07:42 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Air Travel News

Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier

Super cool (get it?)

May 17, 2017 05:33 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

The Man Who Sits With the Sky

In Yellowknife, Canada, Joe Bailey has earned the nickname “Aurora Hunter” for his uncanny ability to find and follow one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: the Northern Lights.

February 22, 2022 08:44 AM

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Shruti Swamy

TAP Air Portugal airplane parked at gate

Air Travel News

19 Hacks for Finding the Most Affordable Flight for Your Trip

Affordable flights still exist (we promise). Air industry pros and insiders fill us in on how to nab a good airfare deal in a high-demand, high-price environment.

May 17, 2023 06:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tales

Ghana’s Outstretched Hand

Recalling her first trip to Africa, a Black journalist reflects on missed opportunities—and a legacy she’s finally ready to explore.

December 16, 2020 02:57 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

COVID + Travel

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s How to Visit

A reporter based in Toronto breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

September 29, 2021 09:49 PM

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Anna Haines

Restaurants + Cafés

How Ina Garten Does Paris

You can (and should) eat your way through this city the Barefoot Contessa way.

August 1, 2016 06:54 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Winter Sports

Here’s Why Après-Ski is Better in Canada

Whether you prefer wine, beer, or spirits, these towns are taking drinking to a new, delicious level.

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