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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

Air Travel News

Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing

It makes it easier to get back home while reducing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country.

November 18, 2016 05:59 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Officials have declared the 12th-century landmark’s iconic rectangular towers safe from the blaze that destroyed its spire and roof.

April 15, 2019 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Winter Sports

Spring Is the Best Time for Skiing. I Said It.

Don’t put your skis and poles away when winter ends.

February 6, 2025 03:08 PM

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Miles Howard

Aerial view of Gorée Island, Dakar, Senegal

Longreads

Traveling to the House of Slaves in Senegal, and Finding Something Unexpected

Once a holding cell for kidnapped Africans, the island’s House of Slaves is today a UNESCO World Heritage site—and the site of healing and atonement.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Kayla Stewart

Mature man having a siesta next to an old blue wooden boat at La Malvarrosa Beach, in Valcencia Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Real Reason Spaniards Take Siestas

Spanish culture has long embraced the midday nap. But why do they do it? And do they still? Here’s what travelers need to know.

March 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Paul Richardson

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points

Haven’t used your airline miles this year so far? Here’s why a trip to Hawai‘i might be the best way to take advantage of them.

October 27, 2020 05:18 PM

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Eric Rosen

Cities We Love

When to Travel in Ireland for the Best Possible Trip

Enjoy Ireland at specific times of year for the best road trips, boat trips, stargazing, culinary adventures, and more.

January 31, 2025 02:59 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Bars + Nightlife

How (and Where) to Order Mezcal in Oaxaca

An expert shares tips on where to find the best mezcal in Oaxaca—and how to properly ask for it in Spanish.

April 1, 2016 02:11 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Tips + News

Tourists Won’t Have to Pay to Drive San Francisco’s Lombard Street After All

Governor Gavin Newson vetoed a bill that would have allowed the city to establish a new toll and reservation system for the famously crooked landmark.

October 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Coach Beard and Ted Lasso stand in front of two red telephone booths

Art + Culture

5 Ted Lasso Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit

From a 300-year-old pub to two stadiums, these locations helped bring “Ted Lasso” to life.

April 6, 2023 08:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM

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Terry Ward

Air Travel News

German Low-Cost Carrier Condor Offers Europe Flights From $265

Another bargain transatlantic airline is rapidly expanding its U.S. service, offering more affordable alternatives to this year’s sky-high Europe airfares.

May 31, 2022 05:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

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