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September / October 2021

When travel does come roaring back, I want it to be better—for travelers, for the communities they visit, and for the planet.

April 14, 2021 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

History + Culture

Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”

This mortician traveled the world to examine funeral rituals across cultures. What she found, she says, wasn’t morbid. And she doesn’t want you to think so, either.

October 24, 2017 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Save Oceans as You Shop These Sustainable Products Made From Recycled Waste

These innovative items aren’t just trendy—they’re eco-friendly too.

June 26, 2020 03:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

COVID + Travel

Italy to Require COVID Pass to Enter Museums, Restaurants

Eligibility will be based on having received at least one vaccine dose, recovered from COVID, or tested negative within the last 48 hours.

July 23, 2021 06:19 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Tips + News

Hawai‘i Outlines Plans for COVID Vaccine Passport

It would allow travelers to bypass mandatory quarantine.

April 12, 2021 03:25 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

New Zealand Eases Quarantine but Won’t Welcome Tourists Yet

Returning New Zealanders will now quarantine for 7 days rather than 14—and it may be months before international travelers can visit.

October 29, 2021 03:20 PM

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Nick Perry

The hills of Channel Islands National Park

Winter 2024

How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

February 7, 2024 01:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

History + Culture

Dance of the Spider Women: A Mystical Tradition in a Forgotten Corner of Italy

In Salento, pizzica music is a passionate source of regional pride.

May 6, 2020 04:19 PM

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Laura Fraser

Key West Snorkelling in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary

Water Sports

This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling

Tropical fish, brilliant coral formations, and a submerged statue of Jesus are among the many wonders at these Florida dive sites.

November 13, 2024 05:26 PM

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Charlene Fang

Museums + Galleries

The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai

The new museum is also one of China’s latest architectural wonders.

July 20, 2021 02:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

International Beaches

Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece

Greece’s popularity barely slowed down during the pandemic, and 2022 is shaping up to be another big year. Lock in that dream vacation before the crowds descend.

December 1, 2021 03:04 PM

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Kristin Braswell

For Sleepy Hong Kong Residents, 5-Hour Bus Tour Is a Snooze

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