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Tips for Surviving a Close Encounter With Red-Hot Lava in Hawaii

A lava expert’s tips prove that getting up close and personal with lava isn’t just possible—it’ll probably be the coolest thing you do on your next trip to Hawaii.

March 2, 2018 01:26 PM

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Alex Schechter

Other

5 Ways Patagonia Will Steal Your Heart

May 18, 2015 02:06 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Packing Tips + Gear

The Always-On Digital Assistant Comes to Your Hotel Room

Designed for the hospitality industry, a voice-enabled gadget called Roxy puts a concierge on the bedside table.

September 27, 2017 07:48 PM

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David K. Gibson

Road Trips

A Love Letter to Driving Alone

Embarking on a road trip by yourself is solo travel taken to another level.

April 11, 2017 02:45 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

Beaches

Stock Island: Where Old Key West Is Hiding

With two new hotels, Stock Island, an under-the-radar spot in the Florida Keys known for its laid-back, vintage vibe, may not be a locals-only spot for much longer.

February 20, 2018 01:25 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike Up Bali’s Active Volcanoes

Hiking up Bali’s famous volcanoes gives one writer a new perspective on the island

November 23, 2015 06:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hiking + Cycling

Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro

A tale of melting glaciers, erratic rainfall, and the people at the heart of this dramatic landscape

August 17, 2016 07:08 PM

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Tommy Alexander

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Packing Tips + Gear

Five Great New Travel-Related Tech Products from CES 2017

From a high-functioning charm to a scarf that filters out pollution

January 10, 2017 12:23 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

10 Hotels Offering Over-the-Top Experiences for Royal Wedding Fanatics

Didn’t make the guest list? (We didn’t either.) You can still get in on the fun with these royal wedding weekend hotel packages in the U.S. and the U.K.

April 11, 2018 04:25 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Beaches

The Dominican Republic’s Most Underrated Landscapes

To really see this Caribbean country’s heart, leave the tourist beaches behind.

December 2, 2015 06:30 PM

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Lebawit Lily Girma

Natural Wonders

Swim Among the Stars in This Hidden Mexican Beach Town

Go for the glow-in-the-dark lagoons; stay for everything else.

September 13, 2016 03:53 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Winter Sports

Inside Track: What’s New in Aspen

Fresh powder and fresh happenings at this seasons must-visit ski spot

January 20, 2016 08:34 PM

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Erin Lentz

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, It’s Possible to Move Abroad With Your Pet

A couple embarked on a two-year European adventure, moving to a new country each month with their dog, Chloe. Here’s how they did it.

February 13, 2017 03:32 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

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