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Restaurants + Cafés

Why the Best Food in Morocco Isn’t Found in Restaurants

For a truly memorable meal, you’ll have to look outside traditional food establishments.

January 23, 2019 05:54 PM

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Jake Emen

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer

Philly shakes off the pandemic blues this summer with a lively mix of American history, music, art, and new flavors.

July 9, 2021 02:13 PM

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Julia M. Klein

Air Travel News

Hey, L.A., JetBlue Wants to Deliver Your Pizza—From New York

The airline is about to fly a thousand thin-crust pies from JFK to LAX. Here’s how to get one delivered to your door.

May 7, 2018 03:45 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall

The dramatic construction is on the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda and is part of a years-long project.

August 26, 2020 02:21 PM

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Tim Chester

Small Ship Cruises

This Cruise Is Making Traditional Nordic Liquor on Its Maiden Voyage

The barrels of booze must cross the equator twice, according to tradition.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Travel Tales

The Healing Power of Maine’s Forests

Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

June 4, 2021 09:42 AM

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Abdi Nor Iftin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About

Here’s how to use Kayak Direct as a resource to plan your next trip.

February 23, 2023 10:25 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels

You’ll Soon Be Able to Glamp by Some of California’s Biggest National Parks

Under Canvas has set its sights on a major expansion in the Golden State.

June 10, 2019 03:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison

Archeologists have discovered that San Francisco’s notorious prison was built directly on top of a military fort.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Epic Trips

These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip

Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.

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Air Travel News

Should Airplane Window Shades Stay Open or Closed? AFAR’s Cofounders Have Strong (Opposing) Opinions

Having a window seat and those great sky-high views earns you the right to open your shade whenever you so choose. Right?

October 18, 2019 03:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Australia to Lift 18-Month COVID-19 Travel Ban Next Month

Vaccinated Australians can soon travel overseas, marking the end of one of the longest and strictest COVID lockdowns among democratic nations.

October 1, 2021 11:22 AM

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Rod McGuirk

In "The Reluctant Traveler" Eugene Levy visits Costa Rica, Utah, Finland, Japan, the Maldives, Portugal, South Africa, and Italy.

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