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9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Paris Riots

On its anniversary, the Yellow Vest protests against a gas tax and French President Emmanuel Macron turned violent once again in 2019.

November 17, 2019 01:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Tandoori Oysters, Lobster Soba, Lowcountry Fine-Dining: Charleston Restaurants to Travel for Right Now

A touch of Parisian cooking, notable bread, and seafood-centric regional Indian all come to the Holy City.

November 11, 2025 07:21 AM

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Lauren Mowery

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 1, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.

Food + Drink

For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch

On the island’s east coast, Amis advocate and educator Dongi Kacaw works to safeguard Indigenous plant knowledge.

November 2, 2022 04:12 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Art + Culture

You Could Get Paid $1,000 to Binge-Watch Classic Travel Movies

This winter, a travel website is hiring one dedicated movie-watcher to take detailed notes on journey-inspired films.

November 19, 2020 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

I Took a 23-Day Trip With My Toddler. It Was the Most Rewarding Trip I’ve Ever Taken.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

May 8, 2024 09:25 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

View of an empty premium economy section on an Emirates Airline aircraft

Air Travel News

This Is the First Autism Certified Airline—Here’s What That Means for Neurodivergent Travelers

More than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff will be trained on how to work with autistic travelers to better support them through their journey.

January 28, 2025 02:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

Monterey County California Pebble Beach Couple Coastline See Monterey

Hotels

10 Stunning Resorts and Hotels Along the Monterey and Big Sur Coast

Rave-worthy restaurants, spas, and wineries at these hotels let visitors relax and recharge along the California Coast.

Eco-rewards, grants, and other perks are among the ways European destinations are experimenting to attract mindful travelers and long-term residents.

April 14, 2026 01:36 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

History + Culture

5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.

June 17, 2024 04:28 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Natural Wonders

Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm

Wildflower experts say all that snow and ice ended up insulating Texas bluebonnets.

March 26, 2021 04:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.

Holiday Travel

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

Hitting the road in lieu of heading to the dinner table can result in some unforgettable Thanksgiving memories.

October 25, 2022 07:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sequoia National Park in California at autumn

Outdoor Adventure

How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

April 2, 2024 11:37 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Tips + News

Thousands of Traveler Photos Were Obtained in a U.S. Customs Data Breach

The cyberattack comes just as facial recognition technology is being increasingly used by the U.S. government to identify travelers.

June 11, 2019 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

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