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National Parks

Barack Obama’s New Netflix Show Highlights the World’s Best National Parks

The former President narrates a new docuseries about parks around the world.

March 22, 2022 11:38 AM

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Caitlin Morton

An Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft parked almost right next to each other at airport gates

Air Travel News

Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

Small Ship Cruises

The Best Time—and Ships—for Sailing the Greek Islands

With cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, Greece cruises are both more comfortable and more enriching during the fall. Here are some of our favorites.

September 29, 2021 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

How to Rack Up Lots of Points and Miles This Spring

Air Travel News

How Do Pilots Make Up Time En Route After a Flight Delay?

Sometimes flights take off late but still arrive on time. Here’s how pilots make that happen.

July 13, 2023 02:35 PM

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Chris Dong

green clogs person walking on tile floor

Packing Tips + Gear

Why Clogs Are the Perfect Travel Shoe

There’s a type out there for everyone, whether you’re traveling by train or plane, or heading to the beach or bar.

April 18, 2024 02:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Modern Women’s Rights Movement

Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

June 28, 2022 01:39 PM

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Joseph Palmer

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Sillhouette of a man in front of a large window with a suitcase; plane taking off in the distance

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get on an Earlier Flight—Maybe Even for Free

Aviation insiders share tips and tricks to get on an earlier flight, whether that’s a few hours or a day—or more—before the original one.

October 4, 2024 07:05 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Books

9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

These underrated narratives—by intrepid travelers who explored the world on horseback, foot, and bicycle—should snag a spot on your reading list.

June 13, 2024 11:22 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Know if Your Loved Ones Are Safe During a Crisis

During a disaster, the first thing we often think of is whether we have friends or family in the impacted destination—and how we can get in touch with them, fast.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Post-Pandemic Travel Style?

Take Designer Sarah Flint’s quiz to guarantee that—when you’re ready to travel again—your next trip is a dream trip, plus get $50 off a pair of shoes to bring with you.

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