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New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach

The Rockaways were once a long, long subway ride away. Not anymore

May 4, 2017 07:52 PM

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Matt Villano

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles

Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. from these vertiginous drinking spots.

September 11, 2018 06:26 PM

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Susannah Chen

Art + Culture

A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes

For just two days during Black History Month, a special Mural Arts Philadelphia trolley tour will follow a trail focused solely on civil rights–oriented street art in the city.

January 20, 2020 08:27 AM

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Sarah Buder

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

The Future of Travel

Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup

With pet-friendly hotels and restaurants and plenty of outdoor adventure, these cities will make you and your pup feel at home.

June 1, 2017 01:35 PM

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Christine Amorose

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Tips + News

San Francisco Is Getting a 150-Foot Ferris Wheel and the Views Will Be Spectacular

The temporary installation will be part of a yearlong celebration in honor of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary.

January 10, 2020 07:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Tips + News

Travel Isn’t Black and White—It’s Better in Color

A new organization is surfacing vibrant stories from BIPOC writers and photographers—and helping traditional travel media shake off its white gaze.

December 18, 2020 06:53 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

The America’s Cup Is Over, But You Should Still Go to Bermuda

Islands

Here’s Why You Should Travel to Bermuda Right Now

Here are a few reasons to check out the tiny isle.

July 11, 2017 08:28 PM

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Danielle Walsh

National Parks

Tips for Surviving a Close Encounter With Red-Hot Lava in Hawaii

A lava expert’s tips prove that getting up close and personal with lava isn’t just possible—it’ll probably be the coolest thing you do on your next trip to Hawaii.

March 2, 2018 01:26 PM

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Alex Schechter

Tips + News

You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District

In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.

October 30, 2019 02:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

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