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Crowds Force China’s Longest Glass Bridge to Close

In just two weeks, the record-breaking Zhangjiajie bridge saw 10 times the expected number of visitors.

September 7, 2016 12:36 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

How to Buy Carbon Offsets While Traveling

All those tempting flight deals may be great for the pocketbook, but they sure do take a toll on Mother Earth.

June 4, 2019 04:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Bars + Nightlife

8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany

Long tables, gorgeous settings, and—of course—great beer make these spots destination worthy.

August 24, 2017 09:13 PM

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Ana Kamin

Restaurants + Cafés

Can Travel Inspire Hyper-Local Cuisine?

At The Charter Oak, a well-traveled chef prepares food that’s deeply rooted in the Napa Valley.

June 7, 2017 05:23 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Loyalty + Rewards

How Holiday Shopping Can Get You a Free Trip: The Extra Mile

Use these tips to maximize your miles and turn them into travel

November 4, 2015 12:02 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Family Travel

What It’s Actually Like to Road Trip Across Australia—With A Baby

With their seven-month-old daughter and dog in tow, an intrepid couple heads across the vast expanse of Oz

January 11, 2016 04:53 PM

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Christina Pickard

Natural Wonders

TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights

The move comes at a time when travelers are pressuring tourism operators to act more ethically—especially when it comes to animals.

October 14, 2016 02:21 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Culture

Jamil Abu-Wardeh on Comedy & Life in Dubai

The producer and media strategist who helped bring stand-up to the Middle East talks about why he loves living in Dubai and the state of comedy there.

January 25, 2016 02:28 PM

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Nick Rowlands

Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South

New Orleans chef Michael Gulotta explores the unique influence of Vietnamese cuisine in the renowned food city.

August 14, 2017 06:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Other

Mexico City, Through the Eyes of a Big-Shot Gallery Owner

Patricia Ortiz Monasterio, the co-founder of Galería OMR, a 32-year-old contemporary art gallery in the Roma District in Mexico City, on the new wave of artists

August 11, 2015 03:01 PM

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Kayleen Schaefer

Festivals + Events

Here’s Why Elephants Are Invading Chiang Mai

The 10th anniversary of the iconic exhibition, Elephant Parade, returns home this year.

August 23, 2016 06:58 PM

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Matt Villano

This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Soviet Cooking

Food + Drink

This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Belarusian Cooking

Chef Bonnie Morales mined her Belarusian heritage to create one of the most buzzed-about restaurants in Portland, Oregon.

August 11, 2017 10:44 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Books

True Tales of Adventure to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

Between the covers of these nine books, the authors cover a lot of ground, from a trek in Australia to a perilous journey in Antarctica.

June 19, 2018 12:17 PM

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Sara Button

Bars + Nightlife

A Chef’s Epic Eating (and Relaxing) Tour of Japan

The mastermind chef behind San Francisco hotspot Lazy Bear shares highlights of his recent trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and the Japanese countryside.

July 18, 2016 03:16 PM

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Danielle Walsh

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