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The Most Helpful Translation Apps for Travelers

With these free iPhone and Android apps, you can easily learn how to say “please” and “thank you” in any language necessary.

August 28, 2018 06:34 PM

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Kayla Matthews

History + Culture

9 Cool UNESCO Experiences That Aren’t Places

Sometimes treasured World Heritage sites aren’t sites at all.

June 15, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Korean Banchan

What you need to know about the history, etiquette, and ingredients behind banchan, the small dishes that accompany most Korean meals.

August 30, 2021 06:24 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Through Athens, Greece, One Mouth-Watering Bite at a Time

On a 48-hour trip to Athens, writer and cookbook author Anya von Bremzen savors modern tavernas, heritage pastries, and the city’s best souvlaki.

January 27, 2023 02:33 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Three-story building with wraparound white galleries at the John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston

Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West

In South Dakota and Wyoming, endless historical and cultural attractions mean unforgettable family-friendly fun.

Sponsored by Travel South Dakota and Travel Wyoming

History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM

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Shilo Urban

Art + Architecture

The Weekend Getaway in Spain Every Art Lover Should Do

In Spain’s underrated Navarra region, an off-the-beaten-path winery boasts a contemporary art program to rival some galleries.

February 15, 2019 07:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Expedition Cruises

Why You Don’t Need to Overcome Every Travel Fear

Adventure can put us in the unique situation of facing our worst fears. But what happens when you come face-to-face with the source of your terror?

October 16, 2017 03:23 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Hotels

Heckfield Place Is the U.K.’s First Biodynamic Hotel. What Does That Mean?

The head gardener at this English country estate talks about why biodynamic agriculture is even better than organic.

August 23, 2021 08:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

How Wilco’s Bassist and His Friends Turned a Berkshires Motel Into Tourists, a Dream Summer Getaway

What once was a one-star hotel in North Adams, Massachusetts, is now an eco-friendly lodge with a James Beard Award–winning chef where everyone is welcome.

July 18, 2018 12:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Bermuda’s History Is Insanely Cool—Here’s How to Discover It

Bermuda’s natural beauty isn’t its only draw.

March 8, 2017 01:46 PM

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Danielle Walsh

History + Culture

These Are the 5 Most Ethical Places to Visit in the World

Countries that advocate for human rights, social welfare, and the environment—and are beautiful, too.

March 30, 2016 11:05 AM

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Liz Shemaria

Where to Travel Next

The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island

It may be Canada’s smallest province, but P.E.I. punches well above its weight with charming towns, a historic capital city, a sprawling national park, and lots and lots of lobster.

March 11, 2022 03:16 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Travel for Good

How One Social Impact Company Wants to Change the Way You Travel

This company seeks to do good well.

September 6, 2017 03:34 PM

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Sara Button

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