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UNESCO Lists Viking-Era Wooden Sailboats on Heritage List

There are only about 20 practicing clinker boat craftsmen remaining in Denmark and perhaps just 200 across all of northern Europe.

January 24, 2022 03:47 PM

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James Brooks

COVID + Travel

Italy Now Requires a “Vaccine Passport” for Museums and Indoor Dining

Known as a “Green Pass,” the Bel Paese is a certificate that proves travelers have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine to enter the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

August 9, 2021 06:16 PM

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Paolo Santalucia

How to Select the Right Charity After a Disaster Like Hurricane Dorian

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find the Right Charity After a Disaster Like a Hurricane

For travelers who want to give but feel unsure about the long list of fund-raising efforts that crop up in the wake of a natural disaster, a philanthropy scholar offers some advice.

September 10, 2019 08:26 PM

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David Campbell

Guests kayaking in Glacier Bay with Wilderness Adventurer

Where to Travel Next

How to Experience the Alaskan Expedition of a Lifetime

With so many itineraries packed with adventure, nobody does Alaska better than UnCruise.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Performers in mime attire at the Fringe advertise their shows on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

How to get tickets to Edinburgh Fringe, where to stay, and what to do in Scotland’s charming capital city.

June 13, 2024 10:40 AM

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Shannon Reed

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

Longreads

Watch Millions of Butterflies Take Flight in One of the Planet’s Most Magical—and Endangered—Migrations

In the mountains of Michoacán, ecotourism is helping save an imperiled species.

March 14, 2025 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Exterior of a mansion with leaves growing on the staircase

Hotels

You Can Now Rent the Villa From The White Lotus on Airbnb

The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.

January 20, 2023 02:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Epic Trips

How to Find the Perfect Hotel for All Seasons

To discover unique hotels with personality—at any time of year—here’s where to look.

Sponsored by J.MAK

Tips + News

Penguins Take an Adorable “Field Trip” Around Aquarium Closed Due to Coronavirus

After Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium was forced to close amid coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, animal caretakers showed a group of penguins around the empty exhibits.

March 18, 2020 03:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Spice pickers in India, a group of four women in colorful clothing

Longreads

It’s 2023. Do You Know Where Your Spices Come From?

By focusing on farmers, queer-owned, BIPOC-led Diaspora Co. is changing the spice industry for the better.

June 23, 2023 07:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

13 Great Books to Read for Travelers in Summer 2020

Your travel plans might look a little different than you expected, but these new books will transport you to Ireland, Brazil, and Italy at the very least.

May 22, 2020 05:51 PM

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Sara Button

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

This guest room at the Four Seasons Hotel Osaka has blond wood interiors and views of the city.

Stay Here Next

At this New Hotel in Osaka, Michelin-Starred Dining Meets Japanese Hospitality

At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there’s an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.

January 31, 2025 04:29 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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