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Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM
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Andrew Evans
History + Culture

Japan’s Golden Week Ends in a Celebration of the Country’s Kids

Fish-shaped streamers are flying high for Children’s Day.

May 4, 2016 05:15 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Bars + Nightlife

What’s the Best Thing to Drink to Meet Other Travelers?

A recent survey says that strangers judge your approachability based on your drink order.

September 23, 2016 03:10 PM
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Matt Villano
Bars + Nightlife

How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together

Competition makes for better friends than small talk.

July 1, 2016 05:29 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The New-Old Reason You Need to Go Wine Tasting on Long Island

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

April 24, 2017 06:07 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Travel for Good

Voluntourism 101: How to Find a Reputable Wildlife Sanctuary in Africa

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

January 25, 2018 09:34 AM
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Adam Welz
Beaches

5 Ways Belize Is the Reset You Need

Still waiting for that “new year, new you” feeling to kick in? Belize might be just the fuel you need.

January 20, 2017 11:32 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Street Food Without Getting Sick

Eating a snack from a sidewalk vendor while traveling can be done safely, especially if you use these tips.

September 13, 2016 08:05 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Where to Travel Next

10 Reasons to Visit Oman Right Now

With tourism on the rise, Oman is rapidly changing.

February 24, 2017 12:05 PM
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Danae Mercer
Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM
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Jackie Bryant
Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Like a Local in Honolulu

Oahu native Ed Kenney raised some eyebrows when he chose the sleepy, untouristed Kaimuki neighborhood as the spot to open a restaurant. But it went so well, he did it again. Then again.

April 9, 2016 02:19 PM
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Ed Kenney
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Natural Wonders

5 Reasons You Need to Head to Ningaloo Reef Now

Australia has a second must-see reef? Yep.

August 16, 2016 04:13 PM
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Georgia Rickard
People

Meet the Couple Who “Retired” to Airbnb

When they quit their jobs and used the homesharing service to travel, this couple fell even more deeply in love with the world—and each other.

June 19, 2015 03:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Restaurants + Cafés

Noma Is Closed—Here’s Where to Console Yourself

8 incredible dining experiences ready to step into the legendary restaurant’s place

February 27, 2017 05:27 PM
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Mary Holland

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