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Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16

Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.

April 28, 2020 01:02 PM

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Dana Brindle

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel for Good

In Berlin, Travelers and Recent Immigrants Connect Across Cultures

Refugees and immigrants are bringing their skills and insight to the capital of Germany. Here’s how travelers can engage while on a trip.

February 4, 2020 06:19 PM

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Emma John

Having a good or "bad" passport cannot only affect one's travel plans—it can affect the course of one's life.

Books

Patrick Bixby’s New Book, License to Travel, Explores the Quiet Power of the Passport

The author and professor discusses the simple beauty—and absolute authority—of the passport in his newest book “License to Travel.”

October 25, 2022 10:30 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Other

6 Shows with Comically Accurate Portrayals of Famous Places

We almost missed these shows nailing it because we were so busy laughing.

October 31, 2016 02:32 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Hiking + Cycling

How to Explore America’s Most Underrated Biking City

With races, rides, and plenty of paths to pedal, there’s always something bike-related going on in Indianapolis.

March 21, 2018 02:08 PM

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Robert Annis

Family Travel

Visiting Venice, Kids in Tow

You know this Italian city is magic. Here’s how to convince your kids of that, too.

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Health + Wellness

5 Yoga Retreats to Rejuvenate You in 2018

Writer and yogi Yasmin Khan has traveled the world perfecting her headstands. Here, she shares her recommendations for her favorite yoga getaways this year.

January 30, 2018 09:49 AM

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Yasmin Khan

Air Travel News

No Mask? No Travel. How Airlines Are Ramping Up Their Mask-Enforcement Policies

Some carriers are revoking flying privileges for mask-less travelers; others say no mask, no travel—and no exceptions.

August 11, 2020 02:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

With the opening of Soori Penang, architect-hotelier Soo K. Chan revisits the city that shaped him, sharing how memory, design, and daily life inform his most personal hotel project.

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Andaz Prague is located in the city's iconic Sugar Palace. This guest room living area features a cerulean sofa and large windows that let in ample natural light.

Hotels

Tattoos, Performance Art, Graffiti: How Luxury Hyatt Hotels Connect Guests to Brag-Worthy Local Experiences

Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Hyatt Hotels’ global brand leader for lifestyle and luxury brands, shares how these Hyatt hotels are offering singular destination experiences to guests.

December 22, 2023 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in the World: The 2020 Stay List

These new hotels also build genuine connections between their guests and their local communities.

April 8, 2020 11:45 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

John Miller's A Refusal to Accept Limits

Art + Culture

6 Art Exhibits to Check Out This Fall

Create an art-filled fall with these exhibits that feature everything from contemporary Korean art to never-before-seen paintings from Basquiat.

October 18, 2022 09:44 AM

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Julekha Dash

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks

Festivals + Events

New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest

Zhuzh up your classic New Year’s Eve celebration with these fun customs from elsewhere.

December 15, 2025 04:27 AM

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Chris Ciolli

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