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Epic Trips

A Distillery Is Opening in One of Scotland’s Loveliest National Parks

File this under: Wish I were here.

May 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

United Airlines Is Changing Its Cancellation Policy Again

Travelers flying Basic Economy can now cancel their tickets without losing all their funds.

April 27, 2022 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

A map with numerous colorful lines swooping all across it to indicate numerous flight paths

Loyalty + Rewards

The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers

A look at the travelers who have achieved the coveted status, and what it took to get there.

August 29, 2025 05:49 PM

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Katherine Fan

Tips + News

The First Mars-Inspired Village on Earth Will Open in the Not-So-Distant Future

In the Mojave Desert, a network of self-sustaining biomes by Interstellar Lab will be built to research how future generations could inhabit other planets.

December 24, 2019 11:45 AM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Approved

Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why

After taking a set of Tumi 19 Degree expandable suitcases on 30 trips this year, here’s one travel writer’s honest review.

October 18, 2023 08:49 AM

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Paul Rubio

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Train Travel

You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.

Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.

May 14, 2026 05:06 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Spring 2022

Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language

Greenland has a rich vocabulary for ice and snow. But what happens to language when those natural phenomena start to disappear?

April 29, 2022 02:13 PM

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Lisa Abend

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend

Natural Wonders

The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

July 11, 2024 07:52 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

American Airlines to Use “Virus-Killing” Surface Coating on Planes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the carrier the green light to use a newly approved antimicrobial solution to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

August 26, 2020 11:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

6 Stay-Calm Strategies for Dealing With Anxiety Before a Trip

Have a calmer trip to the airport with these relaxation techniques vetted by psychologists and designed to help when you’re feeling anxious.

January 6, 2020 01:34 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

The Lufthansa Group is taking sustainable air travel to another level.

Air Travel News

How Lufthansa Group is Making Sustainable Air Travel a Reality

Guided by the ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, this global airline is shaping a more sustainable future for aviation.

August 3, 2022 01:21 PM

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Lufthansa

Art + Architecture

These Artists Are Key Players in the Napa Valley’s Thriving Creative Scene

Meet the artistic Baker Sisters, founders of the Ehlers Lane Art Collective, who help make the Napa Valley a destination sparkling with creativity.

November 22, 2019 07:25 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

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