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Europe Proposes Extending Travel Ban Until June 15

The European Commission has requested another 30-day extension of the restriction on non-essential travel into the European Union.

May 8, 2020 07:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Tips + News

European Union Bans Foreign Travelers to Curb Coronavirus Spread

Leaders of the 27-country bloc have decided to impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

March 17, 2020 07:15 PM

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Lorne Cook

A red train moving along a curved track through a pine forest with mountains in the background

Trains

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Summer 2022

Secret Snowballs? Inside the “Alternative Universe” of New Orleans Pop-Ups

In New Orleans, pop-up is a place, a verb—and a lifestyle.

August 11, 2022 05:03 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Tips + News

This Restaurant Is Now the Best in the World

It took top honors at the World’s 50 Best Awards.

June 25, 2019 12:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Travel Advisors on: Great Hotels for Fall Travel in Europe

Fall means fewer crowds, cooler weather, and good deals.

August 29, 2019 09:49 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Emirates Has $878 Flights for Two This Valentine’s Day—but You’ll Have to Act Fast

Dreaming of a romantic getaway to Milan, Bali, or Athens? Don’t miss these two-for-one deals to those destinations (and more) on one of the world’s best airlines.

February 10, 2020 05:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Airfare Predicted to Be Under $300 to These Top Trending Destinations in 2020

Plus, the months you’ll be able to find those flight deals

December 18, 2019 03:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

These Countries Are Open to Vaccinated Travelers

Canada opened to vaccinated Americans in August, and numerous European countries changed their entry requirements in September. Here’s the complete list.

September 16, 2021 08:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel for Good

How Global Travel Can Change for the Better

Six organizations make up a new coalition calling on tourism agencies and travel companies to commit to responsible tourism in the wake of COVID-19.

June 17, 2020 02:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Road Trips

Obscure European Road Laws You May Not Know You’re Breaking

It’s important to note speed limits and follow headlight rules on any road trip, but in the European Union, there are a few other rules to keep in mind.

March 11, 2019 07:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Tips + News

This Is Nuts: You Could Go to Italy for Free, Thanks to Nutella

Only further fueling our addiction, makers of Nutella are giving fans a chance to win a five-day trip to Italy’s Piedmont region, the birthplace of the decadent hazelnut spread.

February 4, 2020 02:50 PM

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Mekalyn Rose

Tips + News

What You Need to Know About the New “Safe Travels” Stamp

The World Travel and Tourism Council’s seal of approval helps identify destinations and businesses that have adopted a new set of global safety and hygiene protocols.

June 24, 2020 04:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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