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Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera

Genoa-born director Enrico Casarosa draws on his childhood—from the films and the music to the 1959 Vespa—for Pixar’s new animated release, out Friday.

June 16, 2021 06:13 PM

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Lindsey Bahr

The Future of Travel

11 Ways Technology Will Make Flying Fun Again

Traveling by air is going to get better. We promise.

September 21, 2018 03:36 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Road Trips

“Does This Count as Van Life?”

Bree Contreras wants to show Black and queer communities that van-lifing is for them.

October 7, 2020 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Puebla, Mexico: The Mexican Metropolis You’ve Been Missing

Puebla is rapidly recovering from the recent earthquake, and with new luxury hotels, historically famous cuisine, and a modern take on classic art, now is the moment to visit.

October 10, 2017 11:52 AM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

interior of an airplane bathroom depicting the sink area

Air Travel News

A Very Important Change Is Coming for Airplane Bathrooms

It’s a “human rights issue”—the Department of Transportation has issued new regulations for narrow-body airplane lavatories. Here’s what to know.

July 28, 2023 02:49 PM

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Chris Dong

Food + Drink

How Minnesota Became One of America’s Great Food Destinations

From lefse potato “tortillas” to Hmong cuisine, Minnesota offers a wealth of mouth-watering options.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota Tourism

History + Culture

What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia

During ANZAC Day Down Under, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Tony Horwitz caught a glimpse of the country’s true character.

May 30, 2019 06:07 PM

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Tony Horwitz

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

Art + Architecture

The World’s Best Cities for Street Art

Local and international graffiti artists have helped transform these destinations into open-air exhibitions of urban creativity.

November 30, 2018 06:12 PM

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Sarah Buder

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Where to Travel Next

See South Africa in Rustic Elegance

Wine, animals, and some of South Africa’s top accommodations make up this exciting adventure with Tauck.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Restaurants + Cafés

A Fresh Spin on Sushi at NYC’s Intimate Tokyo Record Bar

This creative Greenwich Village basement restaurant offers 16 diners the opportunity to build the perfect vinyl playlist.

May 31, 2018 12:21 PM

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E.J. Kelley

Travel for Good

I Traveled Last Week for a Good Cause. Did I Do More Harm Than Good?

Sally Kohn wouldn’t travel today. But last week? Last week, the world was in a different place. Here’s why she traveled—and what she witnessed.

March 17, 2020 02:19 PM

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Sally Kohn

Food + Drink

A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries

The bucolic Speyside region is home to Glenfiddich, where Scotch whisky is a story of water and wood, patience and people.

March 31, 2020 12:41 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

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