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These Are the World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats

Mercer’s 25th annual Cost of Living Survey ranks cities across a number of factors, including costs of goods and services.

June 26, 2019 03:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.

Tired of winetasting? Try olive oil tasting.

August 18, 2020 09:29 AM

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Dawn Reiss

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Natural Wonders

Everything You Need to Know About Wildlife Corridors—and Where to See Them

Animal-friendly pathways provide safe passage for all kinds of critters and score big points for communities interested in ecotourism.

May 18, 2022 05:38 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Weekend Getaways

Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend

Now is the time to plan a visit to wine country.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Aislyn Greene

How are social issues affecting travelers’ choices about where to visit—and spend their hard-earned vacation dollars?

Some travelers have decided to forgo travel to places whose politics don’t match their own.

May 31, 2022 05:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Longreads

In Panama’s Guna Yala Archipelago, a Different Sort of Caribbean Vacation Awaits

On the front lines of climate change, the archipelago of 365 islands may all be underwater by 2050. But there is hope.

April 22, 2025 11:06 AM

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Mark Johanson

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hiking + Cycling

Cinque Terre Warns Travelers to Avoid Hiking in Flip-Flops—or Risk Being Fined Up to $2,800

Fed up with rescuing people stranded on the cliffside trail, the Italian destination is banning inappropriate footwear and enforcing fines before high season begins.

March 7, 2019 05:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

A Pandemic, a Pueblo, and a Difficult Choice

For a century, New Mexico’s Taos Pueblo community has grappled with its place in tourism. Then came COVID.

November 15, 2021 11:16 AM

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Diana Spechler

Tips + News

Kauai’s Kuhio Highway Is Finally Open Again—but There Are New Rules to Follow

The Kuhio Highway closure is over. But to cut down on the effects of overtourism on Kauai’s northern coast, the number of visitors is being limited.

June 28, 2019 06:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Disney

How Walt Disney World Will Make Your Kids Want to Travel Abroad

Roam the savanna in a safari jeep, snorkel with tropical fish, and sample international cuisine—all in one trip.

August 28, 2019 01:56 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Person with hiking sticks walking downward on a hiking path in South Korea

Outdoor Adventure

A New 530-Mile Coast-to-Coast Hiking Trail Is Coming to South Korea

The forthcoming Dongseo Trail will be South Korea’s first planned long-distance hiking route, connecting the country’s east and west coasts.

January 2, 2026 10:04 AM

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Katie Chang

Tips + News

How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There

Rome-based culinary guide and author Katie Parla shares four ways you can help your favorite Italian businesses right now.

April 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Katie Parla

Art + Culture

Postcards Are Better Than Instagram Posts. And I’ll Tell You Why.

A frequent traveler makes a case for why postcards should not be a thing of the past.

August 25, 2025 01:48 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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