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There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport

Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.

May 10, 2018 03:10 PM

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Matthew Phenix

UNESCO World Heritage

This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites

A partnership with the United Nations organization means that sailings feature behind-the-scenes insights and shore excursions to more than 170 World Heritage locations worldwide.

September 19, 2019 05:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport

Air Travel News

Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?

Four days after a CrowdStrike software update crashed Microsoft computer systems, one airline is still struggling more than most.

July 23, 2024 03:39 PM

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Chris Dong

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks

Here’s why these 2019 additions—from a sparkling wine region in Italy to an 18th-century walled city in India—deserve a spot on your must-travel list.

July 11, 2019 01:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Air Travelers Are Truly Embracing Tech, Survey Finds

Passengers give high marks to real-time mobile phone updates, biometric screening procedures, and automated check-in services.

October 9, 2018 08:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.

Natural Wonders

The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight

If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up—you might catch a glimpse.

September 18, 2023 06:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

The State and National Parks That Will #OptOutside This Black Friday

They’re offering free entry or hosting hikes and volunteer events as part of REI’s annual campaign to get people outside on the day after Thanksgiving.

November 26, 2019 06:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

Where Everyone Wants to Travel in 2021, According to Google

These are the destinations Americans want to visit most next year—and why we love them.

July 21, 2020 03:31 PM

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Staff

A group of young women dressed in yukatas in front of a shrine in Kyoto

Visas + Passports

Japan Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been dreaming of relocating to Japan and you make more than $68,300 per year, you might be in luck thanks to a new six-month visa program launching this spring.

February 5, 2024 06:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Other

Finse, Norway

February 6, 2012 03:22 PM

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Sarah Pollock

Festivals + Events

10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local

With these insider tips, navigating the world’s biggest beer festival is a whole lot simpler.

May 3, 2021 08:00 PM

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Expedition Cruises

Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship

A first look at the “Scenic Eclipse,” the newly launched mega-yacht with polar cruising capabilities, supersized suites, helicopters, and a submarine onboard.

September 9, 2019 07:33 PM

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Gene Sloan

COVID + Travel

Fiji Just Made It Easier for Vaccinated Travelers to Enter

Vaccinated travelers no longer need a prearrival COVID test, but they will still need to take a rapid test soon after arrival.

May 2, 2022 04:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Taste San Francisco’s Most Iconic Dish

Restaurants + Cafés

This Iconic San Francisco Dish Has a Fascinating History—Here’s Where to Eat It

Move over, sourdough. This old-school fisherman’s stew is one of the city’s best culinary inventions.

January 31, 2024 02:04 PM

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Serena Renner

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