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Grazing Moose on grass by Cook Inlet in Anchorage Alaska with city skyline across the water and mountains in the background

9 Can’t-Miss Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

With salmon fishing (and eating), craft breweries, hiking trails, and a thriving local art scene, there’s a lot to love about Anchorage.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville

From hiking trails to dog-friendly restaurants and hotels, travel tips for dog parents on where to go and what to do in Asheville to make tails wag

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Erin McGrady

Road Trips

Obscure European Road Laws You May Not Know You’re Breaking

It’s important to note speed limits and follow headlight rules on any road trip, but in the European Union, there are a few other rules to keep in mind.

March 11, 2019 07:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Food + Drink

There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence

First revealed in 2020, the Michelin Green Star is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious one-, two-, and three-star designations.

December 14, 2022 12:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street

Travel for Good

8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers

Travel confidently in 2024 with the aid of tour operators and resources for blind and VI travelers.

January 4, 2024 08:00 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

Winter Sports

California Ski Resort Changes Formerly Derogatory Name to Palisades Tahoe

The renaming of Squaw Valley Ski Resort is one of many efforts nationally to address a history of colonialism and oppression against Native Americans and other people of color.

September 14, 2021 07:00 PM

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Olga R. Rodriguez

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego

Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.

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