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Europeans Sing Health Workers’ Praises Nightly From Windows

Residents of Rome, Amsterdam and beyond stand at open windows each night to sing, cheer, and applaud the efforts of those at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 20, 2020 03:23 PM

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Lori Hinnant

Safari

Safaris Need to Become More Diverse—and Now Is the Time

Black travel to Africa has gained momentum in recent years, but safari travelers remain mostly white. Travel experts are trying to change that.

July 30, 2020 01:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tswalu's Loapi Tented Camp is composed of six private safari homes.

Hotels We Love

The 20 Best African Safari Camps

These African safari camps stand out for more than their design, location, and superlative hospitality—they’re all leaving a positive impact on their destinations.

August 24, 2023 07:01 PM

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Jane Broughton

LGBTQ Travel

Tips for LGBTQ+ Travel in Africa

Why Namibia and Botswana should be on your radar, and what LGBTQ+ travelers can experience while traveling in Africa.

June 25, 2021 02:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Discovering South Africa, Affordably

Collette tours offers you the country’s highlights at a reasonable price.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Tips + News

South Africa’s Tourism Industry Pushes to Reopen by September

Despite claims that the country won’t welcome international travelers until 2021, South Africa’s private tourism sector is aiming for a September reopening.

June 18, 2020 12:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Insiders

Is 2021 the Best Time to See Europe’s Cities?

Travelers may find themselves in the sweet spot between reopening and overcrowding.

May 13, 2021 05:37 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

South Africa

Overview

July 14, 2021 02:17 PM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Venice Cancels Carnival as Italy Faces Europe’s Largest Coronavirus Outbreak

Italy tries to contain the virus through Lombardy and Veneto as neighbors fear its spread.

February 24, 2020 11:23 AM

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Paolo Santalucia

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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Sara Button

Family Travel

Why You Should Travel Internationally With Your Children

Yes, there are hassles. No, you don’t get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But international travel with children will show you a world that you’d never otherwise see.

June 27, 2019 06:08 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Art + Culture

10 Great Travel Destinations for Art Lovers

From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

November 10, 2021 11:18 AM

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Alex V. Cipolle

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Art + Culture

Meet the Young Educator Using Instagram for Activism

Rebecca Ume Crook believes photography can be a tool to make education accessible to everyone.

December 5, 2016 02:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

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