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TSA Is Testing New Screening Technology That Could Let You Leave Everything in Your Bag

Removing liquids and laptops from your carry-on could be a thing of the past.

July 26, 2018 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2022

Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language

Greenland has a rich vocabulary for ice and snow. But what happens to language when those natural phenomena start to disappear?

April 29, 2022 02:13 PM

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Lisa Abend

Tips + News

Miami Beach Votes to Extend Spring Break Curfew Into April

The curfew could run through April 12, essentially shutting down spring break.

March 24, 2021 05:53 PM

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Kelli Kennedy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable

Flying can be uncomfortable for the average passenger, but for taller travelers it can be downright misery. Here are some ways to (literally) ease the pain.

January 9, 2024 02:05 PM

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Mike Arnot

Tips + News

Norway’s “Summer Island” Wants to Be the World’s First Time-Free Zone

In the Norwegian island of Sommarøy, locals are pushing to eliminate conventional timekeeping during the midnight sun months.

June 21, 2019 04:15 PM

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Sarah Buder

Although St. Lucia is less than 250 square miles, it has plenty of places to relax.

Beaches

St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches

Some of the country’s best stretches of sand, according to acclaimed athlete and St. Lucia local Julien Alfred.

December 26, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mariette Williams

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route

A relatively unexplored wine route in Türkiye offers a variety of Indigenous grapes that are ready to take center stage.

April 6, 2023 05:43 PM

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Kristin Braswell

COVID + Travel

India Reopens to Vaccinated Travelers

All travelers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative for the virus within 72 hours of their flight.

October 15, 2021 12:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year

The pandemic saw a rise in Dark Sky Reserves opening across Europe. But no nation has done more to protect the nighttime stars than France.

October 21, 2022 07:08 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.

Epic Trips

8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America

These luxury journeys span Africa’s wilds, Bhutan’s sacred temples, and more.

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Packing Tips + Gear

Away, Tumi, Osprey: The Best Luggage Deals This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

What better way to jump-start your New Year travel goals than with a fresh set of luggage, a sturdy backpack or duffel, a weekender bag, or packing cubes?

November 25, 2025 11:59 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Beyond Bastille Day: Why You Should Go to Paris This Summer

From the beachy scene at the Paris Plages to an art exhibition benefiting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, the City of Lights has this summer thing down.

July 11, 2019 01:04 PM

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Kristen Bateman

Longreads

Why You Should Visit Indian Country

As tourism to reservations and Native-run destinations increases, tribes are developing distinctive experiences.

February 13, 2020 03:02 PM

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Rebecca Nagle

Art + Culture

This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest

From renowned museums to legendary music history, visit the places that inspire artist Tiff Massey for a Parisian-style cultural experience right in the heart of the Midwest.

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