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How photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu—the authors of “Chinatown Pretty”—used senior citizen fashion to get to the heart of Chinatown.

November 22, 2021 04:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Packing Tips + Gear

REI Is Having Its Biggest Sale of the Year—These Are the 16 Items We’re Eyeing With Deals Starting at $20

Snap up some of our favorite gear at a serious discount during REI’s annual Memorial Day Sale, which runs May 16–26, 2025.

May 16, 2025 09:18 AM

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Danielle Hallock

a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky

Style + Design

Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.

Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.

September 9, 2025 04:07 AM

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Sarah Buder

view from below an airplane flying through sky with clouds

Air Travel News

How You Can Track Your Flight Status in Real Time

There are some great online tools and apps that can help you determine if your flight will be delayed and by how long.

November 20, 2024 08:24 AM

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Bailey Berg

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Airlines Were Flying Into Recovery. Then Omicron Came Along.

Will the latest twist in the coronavirus pandemic hamper the recent gains made by the airline industry?

December 17, 2021 08:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Iconic Suitcases Just Got a Major Upgrade

The redesign includes sturdier trolly handles, more pockets, and seven new colors.

August 1, 2023 06:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charlotte This Fall

Savor the cool autumn weather with Charlotte’s colorful foliage, lively festivals, and seasonal local beers.

September 1, 2021 12:35 PM

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Virginia Brown

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions

Asking for navigation help doesn’t have to be embarrassing—instead, it can be an opportunity for connection.

August 10, 2023 04:04 PM

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Amy Zhang

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Travel Rewards Programs

“U.S. News and World Report” just released its seventh annual ranking of hotel and airline loyalty programs.

August 6, 2019 05:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

In Big Sur, Learning the Value of Being Alone

One writer on how Big Sur’s all-encompassing beauty is what she thinks about when she can’t travel.

March 26, 2020 11:54 AM

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Allison P. Davis

View of a glacial lake with people walking the suspension bridge above.

Outdoor Adventure

Must-Do Nature Escapes in Western Québec

Swim, hike, and unwind when you Voyage Through Nature in Québec’s summer playground.

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