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Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.

This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town, located in the city’s Fourth Ward, answers the question of what happened to Black Texans after Juneteenth and is home to seven UNESCO sites.

September 9, 2022 03:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Future of Travel

Would You Spend Your Vacation in Silence?

With monastic simplicity or five-star extravagance, more travelers are discovering the wellness benefits of quietude.

December 7, 2017 05:25 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Art + Culture

Songs From Around the Globe to Help Keep the Gloom at Bay

Music from Colombia, Japan, Brazil, Greenland, and more is just a click away.

March 20, 2020 01:41 PM

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Sebastian Modak

National Parks

Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

June 3, 2024 01:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?

The news will affect American travelers planning to visit the Caribbean island nation.

June 16, 2017 08:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

New Permit Rules for the Pacific Crest Trail Target Overcrowding

The changes aim to address sustainability along the increasingly popular trail, but they also raise safety concerns for through-hikers.

October 23, 2019 07:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb

Airbnb just listed a once-in-a-lifetime rental underneath the Times Square Ball.

December 18, 2020 03:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Why You Should Soak in a Bathtub of Seaweed on Ireland’s Coast

A new generation of seaweed bathhouses is opening along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reviving a centuries-old wellness practice that uses the sea’s healing powers.

August 5, 2024 10:05 AM

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Sarah Bence

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Now, You Can Explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods with a Local

Get a real insider perspective on how a neighborhood becomes cool—and how best to see it.

July 22, 2019 03:14 PM

Where to Travel Next

Why This Mexican Caribbean Magic Town Needs to Be on Your Radar

From outdoor adventures to stunning Mayan archaeological sites, Bacalar makes for a truly magical getaway.

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