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Expedition Cruises

The Best Destinations for a Cruise in Iceland

Many of Iceland’s other-worldly landscapes, charming villages, marine life, and rugged coastlines are best seen from the comfort, convenience, and unique vantage point of a cruise.

September 20, 2021 09:19 PM

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Fran Golden

Spring 2022

8 Ways People Celebrate Trees Around the World

From honoring new beginnings to welcoming the harvest season, here are eight festivals and holidays that celebrate our stately friends.

April 22, 2022 04:52 PM

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Iona Brannon

Hiking + Cycling

Follow the Empire State Trail 750 Miles From New York City to Canada

If the mood to bike or hike from Manhattan to Buffalo strikes you, there’s a beautiful connected path for that.

January 11, 2021 03:33 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

April 25, 2025 06:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking Trail Reopens in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Following Last Year’s Eruption

Nearly one year after the historic caldera collapse, most of the popular Kilauea Iki Trail has been repaired and is now open to the public.

April 26, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

The Secrets To Doing Carnival in Venice Like a Local

The city-wide celebration is back and ready to transport revelers to the 1700s.

December 29, 2025 08:22 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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Air Travel News

Help! I Left Something on the Plane or at TSA. How Do I Get It Back?

Forgot your laptop or keys at airport security or that beloved coat in the overhead bin? Here’s how to up your chances of getting them back.

May 12, 2025 11:11 AM

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Stacey Lastoe

Tips + News

A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb

Netflix used Belvoir Castle as a filming location in its hit drama starring Olivia Coleman. Now you can rent it for limited 1-night stays this winter—including New Year’s Eve.

December 16, 2019 07:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Why Are the Borders Between the U.S. and Europe Still Closed—and When Will They Open?

Between the upcoming U.S. presidential election, the number of governments and entities that need to work together and agree, and reciprocity issues, there are a lot of hurdles.

October 12, 2020 05:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels in Cape Town

These 10 superb retreats—many of them new or renovated—allow you to truly live like a local.

August 12, 2022 01:14 PM

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Mary Holland

Six people hike along Switzerland's Great Aletsch Glacier.

Fall 2023

What It Was Like to Hike the Alps’ Largest Glacier

Glaciers are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena—they’re also extremely vulnerable to climate change.

October 19, 2023 07:48 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

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Longreads

10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission

The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.

May 6, 2025 11:16 AM

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Iona Brannon

Books

“I Love Debauching People!”: The Trailblazing Ways of Ireland’s Greatest Travel Writer

The late Irish adventurer writer Dervla Murphy was born into a world that didn’t want her to travel. She did it anyway.

June 10, 2022 01:38 PM

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Michael Shapiro

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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