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How “Flygskam,” or “Flight Shame,” Could Change the Way We All Travel

A movement that has travelers avoiding plane travel due to its large carbon footprint is gaining momentum in Europe and beyond.

June 25, 2019 08:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

In D.C., The Jefferson Does Leaf-Peeping for the 1 Percent

The hotel’s $79,000-a-night Deluxe Golden Fall Package offers a busy day of highbrow diversions. And a car.

October 4, 2017 11:28 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

Safari

Kenya’s Imperiled Wildlife Conservancies Receive Financial Lifeline

Tourism has all but disappeared in the Maasai Mara thanks to COVID, but a new loan might help conservancies survive.

November 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

European Airlines Cancel Thousands of Winter Flights as Demand Slumps

Lufthansa Group alone is dropping 33,000 flights from its January and February schedule.

January 4, 2022 06:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies

Farm-to-table and fish-to-dish dining brings you closer to nature in the Nordic countries.

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Style + Design

The Coolest Things to Do in Paris During Fashion Week

It’s possible to experience the excitement of Paris Fashion Week without ever stepping foot inside a show.

January 24, 2019 01:08 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

National Parks

Can You Visit Yosemite Right Now?

Travelers may be wondering if visiting the California national park is possible amid a wildfire burning at the southern edge of the park.

July 14, 2022 05:29 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.

Packing Tips + Gear

What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?

If a suitcase gets lost on a flight, does it end up in luggage heaven? Sort of. Here’s what happens to the unclaimed bags that get left behind.

December 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM

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Staff

Packing Tips + Gear

15 Podcasts to Help You Master a New Language

With a native speaker in your ear, you can study a language and be transported at a time when we all need an escape.

March 17, 2020 02:41 PM

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John Newton

Japanese Village Plaza Mall filled with people.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Chefs’ Guide to Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo

Groceries at Nijiya. A bowl of ramen at Kouraku. Dinosaur eggs at Café Dulce. Here’s how to experience one of L.A.’s most popular neighborhoods according to Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

Bask in Natural Beauty and Truly Relax at These 7 Eco-Luxury Hotels in Puerto Rico

The growing number of green properties on this tropical island make it a natural choice for blissed-out wellness retreats—and an emerging sustainability leader.

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