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The Decrypted Truth About the Security of Your Passport

What’s really stored on your passport’s microchip? Can your passport be hacked? Are foreign spies tracking your every move through your passport? Read on, traveler.

March 16, 2018 01:28 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

How to Immerse Yourself in Cape Town’s Vibrant Art Scene

The opening of the Zeitz Museum was just the tip of the artsy iceberg.

September 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

History + Culture

Tips for Translating the Japanese Art of Hospitality Into Your Daily Life

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

April 4, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

6 Incredible Overnight National Park Adventures

Why stop at a casual hike? Let these guided tours take you deeper into some of the country’s most fascinating national parks.

April 15, 2016 08:41 PM

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Alina Polishuk

National Parks

How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park

Get your fill of the sights and sounds of U.S. national parks even when you’re stuck at home because of coronavirus.

April 6, 2020 04:32 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Culture

Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos

Drawn to its self-aware eccentricities, photographer Amy Lombard visits the Republic of Molossia, a self-proclaimed independent country in the Nevada desert.

October 26, 2017 08:03 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

New Aviation Regulations Could Mean Even Smaller Airplane Seats

As testing gets under way to determine whether aircraft seats are safe at their current dimensions, consumer advocates are worried seats could actually get more cramped as a result.

October 4, 2019 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.

Sydell Group founder Andrew Zobler is moving on from his popular brand of affordable design hotels to make room for some exciting new projects.

October 30, 2019 11:03 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Cities We Love

10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local

Cookbook author Bethany Kehdy grew up during the Lebanese Civil War, when fighting ravaged parts of Beirut. Now she’s part of the young creative class that’s reimagining the city.

April 1, 2020 12:25 PM

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Bethany Kehdy

Family Travel

You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago

A new program at the Lincoln Park Zoo takes you inside the penguin exhibit.

July 24, 2017 02:15 PM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: An Upstate Escape to Hudson, New York

With the recent opening of the Maker Hotel, plus several new restaurants, now’s the time to visit the small town of Hudson, New York.

October 29, 2020 04:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Hotels

Europe’s Most Popular Hotels, According to Experts

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

May 6, 2021 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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