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Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Packing Tips + Gear

The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage

Whether you travel with a suitcase, backpack, weekender, or duffel, your luggage is an important companion for your adventures. Use this buyer’s guide to help you find the perfect bag.

April 7, 2020 11:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

2015 Named The Year of Irish Design

This past year was declared the year of design in Ireland. Here’s how travelers can connect with local design in Dublin at hotels, shops, and restaurants.

December 3, 2015 02:50 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip to Iran

Whether you’re visiting Tehran or paying homage to the great poets in Shiraz, here are the things to keep in mind.

May 13, 2016 01:47 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Travel Insiders

Taste for Adventure: Daniel Boulud

Chef

February 22, 2016 06:38 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Save Me From Myself! A Travel Lover’s Guide to Staying Sane When You’re Stuck at Home

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Save Me From Myself! A Traveler’s Guide to Staying Sane When Stuck at Home

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

March 26, 2020 12:00 PM

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Staff

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Pam Codispoti, President of Chase Branded Cards

The Chase executive launched a game-changing credit card for a new generation of experience-hungry travelers.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

The Best Way to See Lisbon? Like a Musician

Kalaf Epalanga, the poet and vocalist of the Portuguese-Angolan music group Buraka Som Sistema, shares the secrets of the Baixa neighborhood. As told to Anja Mutić.

January 19, 2016 08:34 PM

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Anja Mutic

Hiking + Cycling

Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, and Snow-Capped Volcanoes: The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip

This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and world-class hospitality.

December 5, 2019 03:50 PM

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Nora Walsh

Art + Architecture

10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer

Playful furniture, Native art, and hidden grottoes are a few of the highlights from this season’s top exhibitions.

April 10, 2019 06:41 PM

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Allison C. Meier

The Future of Travel

Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030

Because, after all, its business model relies on the environment

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Matt Villano

Museums + Galleries

6 Sweet Reasons to Visit the Museum of Ice Cream in San Francisco

A rainbow sprinkle pool, a gummy garden, and ice cream installations galore: Stepping into this museum is like realizing your childhood dreams.

September 19, 2017 06:15 PM

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Samantha Juda

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

River Cruises

Exploring Europe’s Cultural Riches

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