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From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

Still wondering if cross-country skiing is hard? Hardly. Here’s your cheat sheet to getting started.

Nature has given us some pretty incredible things—and creatures that glow in the night are at the top of the list. Here’s why bioluminescence happens and where you can travel to see it.

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

America’s national parks offer some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring hiking experiences in the world.

A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.

Chicken wings are a given, but be sure to save room for roast beef sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, cheese-stuffed banana peppers, and more.

From jungle hikes to swimming alongside manta rays, UnCruise Adventures has an itinerary for every type of active traveler.

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

Progress is being made on flight refund requests and travel expense reimbursements, too. But will Southwest be able to retain its loyal customer base following its epic operational meltdown?

Now travelers can fly to Europe and Asia in added comfort.

These nature-surrounded lodges, inns, and visitor centers have created a genre of their own.

It won’t be easy, but putting your phone on airplane mode might just be the key to a better vacation. Here’s how to draw some digital boundaries.

The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.