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Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

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How to Take Your Kids on a Disney Trip at Home

The parks are closed, but our imaginations aren’t. Here’s what to eat, watch, and craft when you can only go to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in spirit.

May 1, 2020 04:21 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?

A glossary of terms in the coronavirus age.

March 20, 2020 03:05 PM

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John Newton

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Expedition Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to Polar Cruising

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

May 6, 2019 07:36 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A young girl in front of a French perfume display.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad

Go ahead . . . buy that expensive European designer bag. You may get some cash back thanks to this handy travel tip.

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

A high view of a few speed boats on the bright blue ocean near the rocky coast line of Malta's Comino Island.

Art + Culture

10 Malta Filming Locations That Belong on Your Next Trip

Walk through ancient cities and coastal cliffs that have starred in Hollywood’s biggest productions.

Sponsored by Visit Malta

Hiking + Cycling

Why Lebanon’s 293-Mile Hiking Trail Is More Than a Trekking Route

Connecting hard-to-reach mountain villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and jaw-dropping natural beauty, the Lebanon Mountain Trail has become an important part of the country’s heritage.

August 14, 2019 08:20 PM

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Sabine Hrechdakian

Outdoor Adventure

Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place

One writer on Marin County’s Mount Tamalpais, the mountain that always makes her feel like she’s come home.

April 17, 2020 02:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective

A chance encounter in Barcelona leads one woman to understand travel in a new way.

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Exterior of Antoni Gaudí' Casa Batlló in Barcelona

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Not Get Fooled by AI-Generated Travel Photos

As AI-generated images pop up on social media, unsuspecting travelers have been tricked into searching for places that don’t actually exist. Follow these expert tips to avoid getting duped.

April 24, 2024 02:22 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe’s Biggest Cities

Cities We Love

Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities

Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.

March 17, 2025 12:52 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.

Trains

The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World

Take in the great outdoors from a window seat on these train trips.

May 30, 2019 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room

It’s a dream come true for the dog- and wine-loving set. Plus, it’s for a good cause.

July 31, 2019 12:49 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

History + Culture

Dubai’s Expo Opens, Bringing First World’s Fair to the Middle East

Delayed by the pandemic, Expo 2020 will run through March 2022, bringing representatives—and hopefully visitors—from 190 nations.

October 1, 2021 03:09 PM

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Aya Batrawy

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