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People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

It’s possible to have an epic, unforgettable trip that’s also conscious of the changing climate. These six trips are proof of that.

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Health + Wellness

These 14 Places Around the World Have Unique Ways to Find Happiness

How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language.

July 10, 2025 02:44 PM

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Tim Chester

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland

Hotels

9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

September 25, 2023 01:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Viking Star vessel with New York City skyline in the background

Cruise News

Do You Need to Be Vaccinated to Cruise? It Depends on the Ship and Destination

While most cruise lines have scrapped COVID vaccine and testing requirements, some companies and international cruise ports still have vaccination and testing rules in place.

April 19, 2023 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

What It Means to Eat Ethically on Trips

At home, it can be easy to eat responsibly—but travel can often be ground zero for ignoring our environmental impact.

July 22, 2022 10:02 AM

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Kayla Stewart

A traditional Turkish breakfast with tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, bread, bagels, olives and cups of tea.

Food + Drink

Noodle Soup, Grilled Fish, Dim Sum: This Is What Breakfast Looks Like in 26 Countries

Coffee and tea are drunk nearly everywhere, but what people around the world eat to start the day varies widely.

February 3, 2026 12:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Trump Lifts Europe, Brazil Travel Bans—but Biden to Reinstate Them

A new executive order ends the pandemic-spurred travel bans on January 26—but the Biden administration says it won’t carry out the order.

January 19, 2021 02:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit

Natural Wonders

9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For

“Fall” in love with these nine superlative-packed falls, spanning the globe.

September 29, 2023 07:59 AM

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Deb Hopewell

Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait

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