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For Sleepy Hong Kong Residents, 5-Hour Bus Tour Is a Snooze

The 47-mile, five-hour ride on a double-decker bus is meant to appeal to people who are easily lulled asleep by long rides.

October 26, 2021 12:30 PM

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Alice Chung

Aerial view of Oleta River State Park, Halouver and Sunny Isles in Miami, Florida.

Cities We Love

Art Deco, White-Sand Beaches, and Live Music: 15 Can’t-Miss Things to Enjoy in Miami

With the right itinerary—and a strong cafecito or two running through your veins—you can fit in a bit of it all in Miami.

July 11, 2025 01:56 PM

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Terry Ward

A ship anchored in the bay of a mountainous island in Indonesia

Cruise

This Remote Archipelago Has Become a Secret Hot Spot for Dreamy Island Cruises

It’s the perfect way to fully get off the grid.

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

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Chris Dong

Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter

Winter Sports

5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds

If the idea of gliding down a mountain among crowds doesn’t appeal to you, you’re not alone.

November 5, 2024 06:57 PM

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Shayla Martin

Air Travel News

TSA Checkpoint Waiting Times Soar as Staffing Shortages Spread

With TSA officers continuing to call in sick due to the government shutdown, air travelers experience hour-plus waits at security checkpoints.

January 15, 2019 08:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

three zebras in the foreground eating grass and a few more in the background alongside some trees in Kenya

Here’s how to visit the East African country as of January 2024.

January 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert

Laurie Santos’s Yale University course “Psychology and the Good Life” focuses on topics such as mindfulness and slowing down. Here’s how you can apply her teachings to your own travels.

July 30, 2019 05:04 PM

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Aislyn Greene

History + Culture

7 Cities That Honor Women Civil Rights Leaders

From Selma to Little Rock, meet the women who risked their lives to make America’s parchment paperwork mean something.

March 2, 2022 10:18 AM

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Deborah D. Douglas

Festivals + Events

This European City Is Especially Magical Over the Holidays

Budapest’s grand architecture and wealth of activities make for an unforgettable holiday visit.

Sponsored by Budapest, Spice of Europe

Air Travel News

In Los Angeles, the Pan Am Experience Evokes Air Travel’s Glamorous Age

With cinematic panache, aviation-themed movie studio Air Hollywood recreates flying as it used to be.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown

Each European country has set its own rules and regulations for letting its residents head outdoors.

April 30, 2020 02:58 PM

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Angela Charlton

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback

Even luggage brands are getting in on the ’90s and Y2K-era trends these days.

November 10, 2022 01:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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