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Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

March 25, 2024 09:20 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site

The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.

June 22, 2022 08:22 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.

Longreads

This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them

Peter Knego has gone to extremes salvaging at-risk history. He says it’s worth the gamble.

October 24, 2024 10:26 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Trains

New U.S. Rail Service Could Be Coming to a Town Near You

Amtrak is about to get a $66 billion boost—these are the destinations most likely to benefit.

November 11, 2021 10:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Delta Tops List of Best U.S. Airlines for the First Time Since 2000

Loyalty + Rewards

Delta Backpedals on Major Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access

Here’s what it means for frequent fliers.

October 25, 2023 12:51 PM

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Paul Rubio

Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about

Visas + Passports

Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7

It’s the U.S. passport news we’ve all been waiting for. Here’s how it works and who does and doesn’t have access to the new—now permanent—online renewal system.

September 18, 2024 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure

Taking her cue from old-fashioned promotional posters, a California artist unveils an ongoing series of hilarious lockdown-inspired posters.

April 3, 2020 02:07 PM

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Ann Shields

Cities We Love

The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020

The first-of-its-kind virtual event brings together urbanists and artists for a three-day, round-the-clock celebration of big cities.

September 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

December 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Austria to Close to Leisure Travel During New National Lockdown

The lockdown is expected to last from November 22 until December 13.

November 19, 2021 06:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Giving Nonstop Flights to Tokyo an Upgrade

United is rolling out its newest aircraft—with the Polaris business class seat—on nonstop flights from Newark to Tokyo this fall. Here’s what to do when you touch down.

October 4, 2017 12:20 PM

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United

Food + Drink

Eating Local: Where to Try Abu Dhabi’s Best Dishes

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

January 3, 2023 02:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting

Ocean Cruises

I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

October 15, 2024 06:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

LGBTQ Travel

At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer

Two boundary-pushing chefs have transformed a tiny East Village restaurant into a space that welcomes everyone. The delicious, inventive food is almost secondary.

June 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Sally Kohn

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