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COVID + Travel

Norway Finally Reopens, Dropping Quarantine for All Travelers

One of the world’s happiest countries is welcoming back visitors from abroad. And we couldn’t be happier about it.

January 26, 2022 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

It’s possible to have an epic, unforgettable trip that’s also conscious of the changing climate. These six trips are proof of that.

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Procrastinators just got another windfall for securing a Real ID for travel.

December 5, 2022 04:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Kīlauea Is Erupting on Hawai‘i’s Big Island—What Travelers Should Know

The volcano began erupting at the end of September and remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

October 12, 2021 05:52 PM

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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher

Exposure to sunlight helps your body clock adjust to time changes.

Air Travel News

This Flight Just Broke Records as the Longest in the World

On these journeys, you can watch every “Lord of the Rings” movie and still (try to) sleep for nine hours.

October 9, 2025 10:38 AM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

5 Ways to Refresh at the Caribbean’s Ultimate Holistic Wellness Spot

Located on a secluded crescent shore in Saint Lucia, BodyHoliday pairs a beach vacation with an abundance of activities and well-curated spa offerings to renew body, mind, and soul.

Sponsored by BodyHoliday

Tips + News

You Could Win a Trip to Croatia if You Can Guess How “Game of Thrones” Ends

A lucky fan with the correct prediction will be offered an exclusive tour (for two!) to “GoT” filming locations in the country. But hurry: Entry closes soon.

May 1, 2019 01:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

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Hillary Richard

Health + Wellness

What Traveling With an Anxious Child Has Taught Me

A travel editor discovers that her daughter’s diagnosed anxiety means different kinds of journeys ahead.

January 6, 2020 03:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Tips + News

The World’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens in Portugal

The Arouca Bridge’s half-kilometer span will likely earn it a new Guinness World Record title. But its height is nothing to be scoffed at either.

May 3, 2021 02:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The baguette has become a sandwich and charcuterie board staple throughout the world.

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

September 24, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

The World’s Last Known White Giraffe Gets GPS Tracking Device

As the sole surviving white giraffe grazes in Kenya’s arid savanna, wildlife rangers will track the animal’s location to help protect it from poachers.

November 17, 2020 01:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Packing Tips + Gear

One Bag to Rule Them All: The New Backpack That Adapts to Your Travel Needs

Black Ember’s tough new Citadel pack offers an array of detachable straps, handles, and gear compartments.

May 14, 2018 05:01 PM

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Matthew Phenix

US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket

Visas + Passports

Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

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