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Spring 2022

The Joy of Trees

Go ahead, hug a tree. And celebrate them, hike among them, and plant lots, lots more of them.

July 30, 2022 09:02 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Spring 2022

The Helicopter Pilot Saving Lives in the Himalayas

The only woman helicopter pilot in Nepal, Priya Adhikari takes travelers on scenic flights and performs rescue missions on some of the world’s highest peaks.

March 31, 2022 04:52 PM

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Kevin Koczwara

Food + Drink

Napa Valley’s Most Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Tastings

Napa Valley has long been known for great food and drink, but several new offerings elevate this California wine region even higher.

March 14, 2023 06:57 PM

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J’nai Gaither

Packing Tips + Gear

Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time

From now until April 27, you can buy these exclusive candles online inspired by scents from Tokyo, Paris, London, and more.

April 25, 2022 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Train Travel

Amtrak Shares Sneak Peek Inside New High-Speed Acela Trains

When the new Acela Express Fleet launches in 2023, trains will be an even more sustainable option between Boston and Washington, D.C.

April 4, 2022 03:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

The Girl Wrestlers of Varanasi, India, Are Changing the Rules of the Game

Inspired by a Bollywood film, young girls and women in northern India are taking up “kushti”—an ancient form of wrestling traditionally only practiced by men.

March 15, 2022 06:41 PM

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Eileen McDougall

Islands

Live Rent Free in a Restored “1 Euro” Sicilian Airbnb for a Year

Airbnb restored an abandoned house in Sambuca and is now looking for a host to move in this summer.

January 19, 2022 11:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Visas + Passports

TSA PreCheck About to Get Gender-Neutral Option

The option to choose “X” as a gender on passport applications also will be available on April 11.

April 1, 2022 12:33 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Festivals + Events

3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer

In a good way.

May 24, 2022 08:17 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel for Good

A Guide to Puerto Rico’s Farm-to-Table Dining Movement

A growing number of Puerto Rican chefs and restaurateurs are turning to homegrown ingredients—and making dining on the island more sustainable.

May 5, 2022 05:26 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

National Parks

Plastic Water Bottles Will Soon Be Off-Limits at U.S. National Parks

The goal is to replace single-use plastics with compostable, biodegradable, or 100 percent recycled materials by 2032.

June 9, 2022 06:20 PM

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Matthew Daly

Hiking + Cycling

6 Great Hikes That Showcase Scotland’s Dramatic Scenery

Scotland’s scenic terrain is full of hiking opportunities for all levels, with rewarding views that have inspired folklore and famous poems.

July 3, 2022 08:51 PM

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Elizabeth Whitehead

Outdoor Adventure

The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

May 12, 2022 09:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

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