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Ski expertise isn't needed to appreciate Japan in the snow.

Where to Go in Winter

6 Cold-Weather Travel Destinations You Should Visit During the Winter

Snowbirds, allow me a minute to change your mind?

October 5, 2022 11:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

June 8, 2021 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks

National Parks

7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit

In Italy, these trails and parks provide breathing space for everyone.

June 16, 2021 04:12 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.

Where to Travel Next

12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular

We asked travel advisors where to go now, before the crowds catch on.

February 17, 2026 12:14 PM

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Shayla Martin

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Shot of of building in Gion/downtown area of Kyoto

Destination Spotlight

8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan

Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.

June 2, 2023 05:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Tips + News

Brazil Eliminates Visa Requirements for U.S. Travelers

From June 17 onward, visitors from Canada, Australia, and Japan also no longer need visas to enter the South American country.

June 17, 2019 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

After a devastating fire in 2019, the Paris landmark began welcoming visitors once again on December 7.

December 9, 2024 02:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Ways to Celebrate Earth’s Wild Places—at Home and Abroad

The natural landscapes we love to visit need our support. In celebration of Earth Day, here are ways to show our gratitude, whether we’re planning our next trip or helping from home.

April 21, 2022 12:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

5 Charming Lighthouses That You Can Actually Sleep In

History + Culture

You Can Spend the Night in These 7 Charming Lighthouses

These dreamy historic structures are the perfect shoreside escapes.

February 13, 2024 02:05 PM

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Robert Annis

View of an Asian temple framed through pillars

UNESCO World Heritage

How to See Angkor Wat at Its Least Crowded—and Most Beautiful

This legendary landmark is worth the rain.

November 26, 2024 02:33 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds

Nearly 7 million people visit the Paris monument every year. Here’s how to avoid them.

May 12, 2023 03:35 PM

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Billie Cohen

Safari

Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Visitors gather around Rome's Trevi fountain during restoration with a temporary elevated walkway and no water within the fountain itself.

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