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Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Hotels

Where to Splurge or Save in Kenya

Whichever route you take, these appealing lodges will put you in the heart of Kenya’s wildlife action, with rates that typically include activities and meals.

September 19, 2017 05:58 PM

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Kenya Tourism Board

Restaurants + Cafés

Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Loyalty + Rewards

There’s Still Time to Get (or Keep) Elite Status—Here’s How

Our points and miles expert shares tips for eking out those last-minute elite qualifying miles before December 31.

December 5, 2017 05:25 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

In the Magazine

How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida

Rahawa Haile grew up surrounded by the beauty and kitsch of South Florida. Now she returns and wonders what happens when the places we love start to disappear.

January 22, 2019 07:00 PM

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Rahawa Haile

River Cruises

Cruise Control: Francesco Galli Zugaro

March 3, 2016 02:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Quirkiest Ways to Hail a Cab Around the World

From Cuba to Thailand, these are the local rules you’ll need to know before you try to flag down a ride. Plus, some general tips for hailing a cab anywhere.

May 16, 2017 02:14 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Other

Make Norway’s Second City Your First Choice

Savvy travelers skip Oslo and head straight for Bergen, a coastal city hemmed in by mountains, for a taste of real Norway.

Sponsored by Norwegian Airlines

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is One of the World’s Best Chinatowns for Food Lovers

Go beyond the well-established restaurants for a taste of this Bangkok sub-culture

April 14, 2016 01:19 PM

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Natalie Brewster

The Influencer: Rachel Khong, Author

Where to go in San Francisco and Sonoma County, according to author Rachel Khong.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Natural Wonders

How to Explore the World’s Oldest Rain Forest

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon. Here’s how to visit.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM

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Celeste Mitchell

Travel for Good

4 Places Where You Can Actually Frolic With Elephants

Eco-friendly, animal-friendly voluntourism.

October 30, 2015 05:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

15 Photos That Show What It’s Really Like to Live in Iran

Photographer Samuel Zuder journeys to Tehran and beyond—and finds the hospitality not just warm but downright humbling.

September 26, 2016 06:01 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

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