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After you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to travel? Where will you be able to go, and what will be required of you? Experts answer these questions and more.

February 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

5 Tips for Planning a Trip to the 2016 Rio Olympics

April 7, 2016 12:00 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

Could New Orleans Be the Next U.S. Coffee Capital?

Drinking and NOLA have always gone hand-in-hand—but now, the Crescent City is really jazzed about the caffeinated stuff.

February 12, 2018 01:27 PM

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Alex Schechter

COVID + Travel

Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials to Keep You (and Your Kids) Entertained at Home

Here’s how to stay entertained while you remain home in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

April 29, 2020 06:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Come for the Wine, Stay for the Ansel Adams Photography at This Napa Vineyard

Excellent wines and an incredible collection of photography make this Napa winery a must-visit.

March 22, 2018 09:44 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Style + Design

Where to Celebrate 100 Years of Bauhaus in Germany This Year

New museums, extensive exhibitions, and inspired events across Germany commemorate the centennial of Bauhaus—the most influential design movement of the 20th century.

March 11, 2019 10:12 AM

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Amy S. Eckert

Natural Wonders

Where to See Lava Right Now on Hawaii Island

Now’s the time to book that last-minute trip to the Big Island

December 16, 2016 06:28 PM

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Staff

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Find Sustainable Seafood While Traveling

Whether you’re headed to Italy for octopus, Japan for sushi, or New Zealand for shellfish, here’s what you need to know about finding the good stuff.

May 1, 2019 02:57 PM

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Lauren Sloss

History + Culture

In New Zealand, a Satisfying Renaissance for Māori Cuisine

Long overlooked, New Zealand’s traditional ingredients and techniques are finally gaining international attention thanks to chefs like Monique Fiso.

April 29, 2019 09:10 PM

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Jake Emen

Safari

11 Unique Safari Experiences Around the World

Head outside of Africa to these under-the-radar safari destinations for wildlife viewing that’s out of this world.

April 21, 2017 11:27 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel for Good

Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

April 2, 2018 04:39 PM

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Tim Cahill

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites

Which of these would you like to see?

July 19, 2017 01:44 PM

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Matt Villano

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