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Left: Close-up view of the Pacaya volcano cone with a clear sky and minimal cloud cover in Guatemala; right: pizza

Food + Drink

Hikers Are Climbing an Active Volcano in Guatemala to Eat Pizza Cooked on Hot Lava Fields

In this part of the country, locals see volcanoes as part of regular life.

June 8, 2026 05:18 PM

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Stephanie Capper

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas

Air Travel News

American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line

It’s bad enough when people crowd the gate. But trying to cut the line? For shame. Here’s why people do it and how American Airlines is attempting to curb the practice.

October 31, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

A quiet beach on the less-visited Bissagos archipelago, off the coast of West Africa's Guinea-Bissau.

Cruise

Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.

HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.

March 25, 2024 01:53 PM

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Fran Golden

Trains

New U.S. Rail Service Could Be Coming to a Town Near You

Amtrak is about to get a $66 billion boost—these are the destinations most likely to benefit.

November 11, 2021 10:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Hiking + Cycling

This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests

You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.

April 10, 2024 07:14 PM

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Miranda Smith

Air Travel News

Southwest Canceled One-Third of Its Flights This Weekend—What Went Wrong?

More than 1,000 flights were canceled. That’s a lot of stranded travelers.

October 11, 2021 02:26 PM

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Anne D’Innocenzio

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

June 8, 2021 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

It'll soon be easier to visit Thailand's famous palaces and pagodas.

The new policy goes into effect on October 1.

September 26, 2022 06:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

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Hillary Richard

Cruise

Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban

The Italian government this spring pledged to get cruise ships out of the Venice lagoon, but reaching that goal will take time.

June 7, 2021 05:53 PM

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Colleen Barry

This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.

Stay Here Next

This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels

A beloved Hong Kong classic returns with a sleek new look—here’s a first-person review.

December 19, 2023 10:22 AM

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Chris Schalkx

COVID + Travel

Signs of Optimism as New York City Sees Rise in Tourism

Bit by bit, travelers are returning to the city that was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

May 11, 2021 08:04 PM

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Deepti Hajela

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