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Hiking + Cycling

How I Encountered the Kindness of Strangers in One of the Wildest Places in the World

On a bicycle trip through Patagonia, one writer found more than just nature.

June 7, 2017 02:48 PM
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Tommy Alexander
Air Travel News

American Airlines’ New Ad Is Kind of Infuriating

The airline’s new campaign puts the onus on passengers to improve their own flying experience.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM
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Matt Villano
Hiking + Cycling

How E-Bikes Are Changing the Way We Travel

Long popular in Europe, electric-assist bicycles are finally gaining ground in the United States and opening up a world of adventure to cyclists of all skill levels.

May 8, 2018 06:14 PM
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Stacey McKenna
National Parks

Largest Protected Area on Earth Created off the Coast of Hawai‘i

Obama’s expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine Monument is a win for conservation.

August 26, 2016 04:11 PM
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Matt Villano
Epic Trips

8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now

A new nonstop flight between NYC and Nairobi means the wonders of East Africa are within reach as never before.

November 16, 2018 03:37 PM
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Lottie Gross
Founder’s Note

What Doesn’t Make the News About the Middle East

What Doesn’t Make the News About the Middle East

February 12, 2016 02:47 PM
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Greg Sullivan
History + Culture

10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip

Language skills aren’t always enough—Europeans speak with their hands.

March 22, 2017 12:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Restaurants + Cafés

How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table

The award-winning chef blends Caribbean and Creole cuisines at her trendy New Orleans restaurant—and trust us, you’ll want a taste.

August 28, 2017 04:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
Restaurants + Cafés

This Laotian NYC Restaurant Will Leave You Feeling Blessed (Literally)

Ring in the Lao New Year with traditions done by this mom-and-son duo

April 13, 2016 07:31 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Festivals + Events

The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit

Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.

February 9, 2018 08:03 PM
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Andrew Richdale
History + Culture

Great Travel Reads We’re Bookmarking for Labor Day Weekend

Whether you’re headed out of town or back to school, these reads are the perfect Labor Day escape.

August 19, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
History + Culture

Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking

What’s the rush? By 2100, the city will sink at least another six feet.

May 31, 2016 06:58 PM
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Angelica Marin
National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Other

9 Reasons Why County Mayo, Ireland, Is the Perfect Family Getaway

9 Reasons Why County Mayo, Ireland, Is the Perfect Family Getaway

June 5, 2015 04:55 PM
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Paula Froelich
Travel Tales

She Came, She Saw, She Told Jokes: A Comic’s Last-Minute Trip to Kansas City

New York comedian Negin Farsad headed into the heartland of her country, and fell head over heels for a two-state city in the middle of America.

January 28, 2019 02:02 PM
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Negin Farsad

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