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Tips + News

This New Footbridge to a Medieval Castle Is Not for People With a Fear of Heights

The bridge, which crosses a deep gorge, is associated with the legend of King Arthur.

August 9, 2019 03:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

Required Reading: 29 New Books for Every Type of Traveler

From a history of the German punk movement to an illustrated, kid-friendly guide to the world’s greatest mountain, there’s a book on this list for each adventurer in your life.

October 10, 2018 04:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Festivals + Events

What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival

La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival hosted each year in Buñol, Spain, is back on for 2022. Here’s what to know before attending.

May 23, 2022 01:38 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Books

A New “Dracula” Trail Brings the Literary Legend to Life

This year is the 125th anniversary of the world’s most famous vampire novel.

May 31, 2022 12:29 PM

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Mike MacEacheran

River Cruises

7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now

With an overwhelming number of European river cruise adventures to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to 7 of the region’s most popular and picturesque rivers.

May 24, 2019 04:44 PM

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Elissa Garay

Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Outdoor Adventure

How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Jezza Williams is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.

October 21, 2022 02:48 PM

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Petrina Darrah

Travel for Good

A Tiffany & Co. Designer Takes a Trip to Africa

Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff ventures to Kenya to see the impact of the company’s philanthropic efforts.

January 27, 2020 12:24 PM

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Reed Krakoff

Books

12 Books to Read This Winter

As the weather cools down and you’re looking for a good book to read on your next plane ride (or delayed layover), here are some 2019 picks from Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer.

November 27, 2019 12:31 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Weekend Getaways

3 Weekend Getaways From Sydney

Whether you have one night or four to explore the region outside Sydney, these three weekend trips will give you nature, nurture, and wine in spades.

February 25, 2021 08:25 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Books

Want to Support Black-Owned Businesses While Traveling? Make This Book Your Bible.

The new “ABC Travel Green Book” is a modern take on Victor Hugo Green’s iconic guide—and it’s meant for all travelers.

August 21, 2020 05:49 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing

It makes it easier to get back home while reducing the risk of potential terrorists entering the country.

November 18, 2016 05:59 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Are Even Better to Visit During Winter

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.

December 4, 2019 08:28 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Tips + News

When in Quarantine, Do As the Italians Do

Italian tour operator and author Sophie Minchilli shares her tips for finding pleasure in the ordinary.

March 24, 2020 03:10 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

October 20, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Future of Travel

Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard

After a successful test flight, Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. hopes its “flying car” can be made into a real-life product by 2023.

August 31, 2020 03:10 PM

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Yuri Kageyama

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