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Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?

A glossary of terms in the coronavirus age.

March 20, 2020 03:05 PM

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John Newton

Tips + News

Curiosity (and $2,500) Is All You Need to Join This New Travelers’ Club

PRIOR will bring together travelers who care more about experiences than thread count and infinity pools.

September 5, 2018 05:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Miniature Horses Are Allowed on Board Southwest Airlines, per New Policy

Yes, really.

August 17, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Around the World in International Films

“Parasite,” “Roma,” plus 16 other international movies to watch right now.

March 19, 2020 12:34 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Dusk view of Winter Park village and ski area in Colorado with building lights glowing in the dark and trees dotting a snowy landscape

Train Travel

Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region

It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.

January 27, 2025 01:36 PM

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Molly O’Brien

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy

Solo Travel

“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.

The author of “Wordslut” and “Cultish” recognizes the healing power of long, slow, solo travel.

April 23, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kaitlin Menza

Art + Architecture

Rainbows, Ball Pits, and Balloons Collide at New York’s Whimsical New Art Pop-Up

Color Factory’s latest interactive art installation is as close as you’ll get to your Willy Wonka dreams.

August 17, 2018 09:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”

Europe’s gateway to Africa, Tangier has long attracted artists and writers.

January 28, 2021 09:01 AM

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Susie Hodge

Air Travel News

No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On

The news that sunscreen is now exempt from the TSA’s 3-1-1 requirements is too good to be true.

April 13, 2021 04:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Tickets for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles Go on Sale Soon

The long-awaited museum dedicated to all things cinema will open September 30 in the “movie capital of the world,” with views of the iconic Hollywood hills.

July 21, 2021 06:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Hygge: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever

The Scandinavian term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being found through cherishing the little things.

January 20, 2025 01:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Traveler Man sitting in meditation with serene view mountains and lake landscape

Accessible Travel

Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either

I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to make trips easier and safer.

May 23, 2024 09:33 AM

COVID + Travel

Thailand to Open to Vaccinated Travelers in February

The Southeast Asian country plans to drop its quarantine requirement, but vaccinated visitors will still need to submit to two COVID tests postarrival.

January 21, 2022 01:25 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A road by the beach in San Diego county.

Travel for Good

An Electric Road Trip in One of America’s Most EV-Friendly Cities

With a host of family-friendly things to do in a small radius—plus plentiful charging—San Diego is a dream EV destination.

February 3, 2023 12:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe

Travel for Good

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.

October 4, 2023 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

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