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Outdoor Adventure

What to Know If You’re Escaping in an RV This Weekend

Self-contained RVs seem like the perfect way to head out of town on an adventure right now, but there are a number of things to keep in mind so that you can travel safely and responsibly.

May 26, 2020 08:14 PM
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Maggie Fuller
History + Culture

6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage

In Europe, Celtic culture extends far beyond the British Isles.

October 30, 2017 01:38 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Tips + News

As Used Gloves and Masks Pile Up, Cities Seek Solutions

Improperly discarded coronavirus trash is clogging streets and waterways, posing a hazard to people and to the environment.

May 28, 2020 08:36 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Ocean Cruises

How to See the Best of Asia on a Cruise

Writer Anya von Bremzen takes a two-week-long Silversea cruise involving bubble baths, lots of food, and the ancient art of “villain hitting.”

September 24, 2018 02:43 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
River Cruises

When You Need to Escape Reality, Take a Rhine River Cruise

Writer Chris Colin left the headlines behind and discovered the ineffable delight of a European river cruise with his family.

September 27, 2017 09:33 AM
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Chris Colin
National Parks

10 National Park Events You Can’t Miss This Summer

It’s a celebration!

April 15, 2016 05:32 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Trending News

DHS Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers

The move, which includes several other Trusted Traveler Programs, is in direct retaliation for the state’s sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants, officials say.

February 6, 2020 01:55 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM
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Isabel DeBre
Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer

Everything old is new again in New York.

May 25, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels

Historic Colorado Mining Towns Are Experiencing a Design Hotel Boom

From Leadville to Silverton, hoteliers are drawing on the Rocky Mountains’ rich mining history for their new projects.

April 15, 2022 04:10 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
LGBTQ Travel

Transgender Activists Will Be Honored With First-of-Its-Kind Monument in NYC

The city announced plans to memorialize Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, irreplaceable—though often overlooked—leaders in LGBTQ history.

June 7, 2019 09:36 AM
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Sarah Buder
Longreads

The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan

I started riding to honor my father’s dreams. Little did I know they would help me find my own.

March 3, 2020 04:06 PM
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Zenith Irfan
Tips + News

The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
AFAR Advisor

Ensemble Announces Big Sustainability Partnership

The 2019 conference theme was Travel with Purpose.

November 14, 2019 09:09 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Outdoor Adventure

Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park

Most of the ancient trees—some of them 2,000 years old—withstood the blaze.

August 27, 2020 03:08 PM
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Martha Mendoza

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