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Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer

Six ways to enjoy the legendary wine region for anyone who wants to soak up the sunshine, listen to music, or learn a bit about food and wine.

June 12, 2019 07:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Holiday Travel

The Best Annual Events in Aruba

Visit Aruba during the off-season and attend fun annual events like symphony festivals, golf tournaments, fashion shows, and more.

June 14, 2019 11:57 AM

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Staff

History + Culture

Beyond the Northern Lights: Stepping Into Finland’s Evolving Sámi Culture

For many, the thought of Finnish Lapland conjures images of reindeer and ancient traditions, but Europe’s oldest living indigenous culture is far from frozen in time.

September 3, 2019 07:30 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

How the Eruption on the Island of Hawaii Has Transformed Travel Opportunities

In 2018, Kilauea caused plenty of devastation—and also created new ways to experience the Big Island. Here’s how the local travel industry is tapping into the changed landscape.

September 2, 2019 09:53 AM

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Natasha Bourlin

National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

Home Again: Novelist Chibundu Onuzo on Leaving—and Returning to—Nigeria

As a child, Chibundu Onuzo was obsessed with anywhere that wasn’t Nigeria. An English boarding school (and a shocking language class) made her reconsider her roots.

March 28, 2019 04:51 PM

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Chibundu Onuzo

Art + Culture

What It Means to Be American

Author Abdi Nor Iftin on gaining U.S. citizenship, writing his memoir “Call Me American,” and what he misses most about Somalia.

October 27, 2020 02:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Packing Tips + Gear

L.A. to Vegas for $2.99: Europe’s Flixbus Rolls Into the United States

With high-tech flair, the intercity bus line kicks off service in Southern California and the Southwest on May 31.

May 16, 2018 01:44 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Festivals + Events

One of Spain’s Cities Is About to Light Itself on Fire

Don’t worry—it’s for an annual festival.

March 16, 2017 01:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Go in Fall

12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel

From Albania to the Algarve, these 12 beaches are exceptional in the autumn.

August 26, 2019 03:57 PM

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Lottie Gross

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Surprisingly Illegal Things to Avoid in Europe

Local laws in European countries can be very, well, specific. Here are some rules you’ll want to be aware of before you take your next trip.

June 5, 2019 09:52 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Epic Trips

Lavish African Safaris That’ll Give You Your Money’s Worth (and More)

These high-end safari experiences don’t skimp on luxury, yet come jam-packed with value.

June 4, 2018 05:39 PM

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Jane Broughton

Health + Wellness

7 Unique Chocolate Experiences Around the World

From exploring old-school chocolate-making techniques to getting a cacao-infused spa treatment, here’s how to go beyond the bar.

February 6, 2018 08:43 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Water Sports

How the UNESCO of Surf Is Saving the Planet—One Beach at a Time

Through a number of different approaches, this organization is preserving some of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions for surfers and non-surfers alike.

November 21, 2017 05:38 PM

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Dean LaTourrette

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