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How a Trio of Terriers Helped Rid a Remote Island of the Rats That Were Destroying It

On South Georgia Island in the southern Atlantic, a huge rodent-eradication effort has been declared a success, thanks in part to the efforts of three canine crusaders.

May 22, 2018 04:57 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible

After 20 years of traveling the world as a wheelchair user, Sophie Morgan highlights the people and operators making high-impact adventures more accessible.

March 20, 2026 11:13 AM

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Sophie Morgan

A superbloom of wildflowers in California

Outdoor Adventure

A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers

Following record rainfall in some areas throughout the fall and winter, wildflowers are growing across the state. Here’s where to see them.

March 20, 2026 08:10 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains

Hotels We Love

These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings

Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.

July 30, 2024 01:23 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

International travelers have been able to visit the Caribbean island nation since June—as long as they follow these test and health screening requirements.

October 2, 2020 04:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A group of people in Alberta, Banff dressed in colorful snowboarding gear town walking across a snowy street in front of Cascade Mountain.

Winter Sports

Why Alberta Should Be Your Next Winter Vacation

With world-class skiing, cozy cabins, and snowy skies, this region of Western Canada is the perfect winter destination.

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Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free

Basing yourself near the actual soccer stadiums, not the marquee cities, will save time, lessen the crowds, and unlock local experiences.

February 11, 2026 01:23 PM

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Meredith Heil

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane

Air Travel News

Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded

After the plug door blew out on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, Boeing 737-9 Max planes have been grounded globally. Here’s how the incident is affecting future flights—and flight safety.

January 8, 2024 08:38 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Winter Sports

10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

The plan is to place one electric vehicle charging station roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways.

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