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10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests

It takes a creative eye and the audacity to draw outside the lines to turn a symbol of division into a message of unity.

July 30, 2019 05:07 PM

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Maya Kroth

Air Travel News

TSA Security Screenings Will Be Self-Service in Select Airports

The new procedure is already available at 25 U.S. airports.

June 30, 2023 03:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

The guide is meant to help visitors experience Alaska Native culture, like the traditional dances at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

The guide aims to help visitors respectfully interact with Alaska’s 229 sovereign nations.

October 12, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Airfare Predicted to Be Under $300 to These Top Trending Destinations in 2020

Plus, the months you’ll be able to find those flight deals

December 18, 2019 03:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Get It Before It’s Hot: Why You Should Go to New Orleans This Spring

A new hotel, an old cocktail recipe, and more of that special local magic make late spring the time to head to the Crescent City.

May 14, 2019 04:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Paris This Winter

Lots of shiny new Michelin stars, a new museum dedicated to the French Resistance, and a much-anticipated hotel opening mean that off-season sparkles in Paris.

November 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Ann Shields

Cruise

U.S. Cruising Set to Resume June 26

After being banned from sailing in the U.S. since March 2020, the first large ocean ships have been given the green light by the CDC to start sailing again.

June 7, 2021 03:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Hong Kong Shop Starts to Offer “Tear Gas” Flavor Ice Cream

The unusual flavor was developed as a reminder of the more than 16,000 rounds of tear gas the Hong Kong police fired at protestors last year.

May 15, 2020 02:37 PM

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Nadia Lam

History + Culture

Home Again: Novelist Chibundu Onuzo on Leaving—and Returning to—Nigeria

As a child, Chibundu Onuzo was obsessed with anywhere that wasn’t Nigeria. An English boarding school (and a shocking language class) made her reconsider her roots.

March 28, 2019 04:51 PM

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Chibundu Onuzo

Tips + News

Why Charleston Is the City to Go to for Halloween

The Holy City has a long history of spooky stories and a full calendar of exciting things to do this October.

October 25, 2018 09:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

How Travel Advisors Help You Travel Deeper

How do you strengthen empathy on a trip? Try a travel advisor.

February 20, 2020 06:43 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

An airplane wing on a sunny day with fluffy clouds in the background

Air Travel News

6 Aviation Words You May Be Using Incorrectly

Do you know the difference between a direct flight and a nonstop flight?

April 2, 2024 02:15 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Longreads

How My Autism Makes Me a Better Traveler

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

April 2, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kiernyn Orne-Adams

Destination Spotlight

The Best Hotels and Resorts in Minnesota for a Truly Local Stay

Find your home away from home at these unique stays, from rural resorts and cozy B&Bs to stylish hotels in the center of the city.

September 28, 2021 05:18 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

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