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Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving

Tips + News

Rubjerg Knude has fallen victim to encroaching sands.

July 12, 2019 03:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Southwest airplane landing with United airplane taxing in foreground

Air Travel News

Southwest Will Match Your Elite Status With Other Airlines

You have until the end of 2019 to make your miles work double for you.

November 19, 2019 04:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

Rise of the Tigress: Why Now Is the Time to See India’s 200-Year-Old Tiger Festival

Every autumn, hundreds of elaborately painted men dressed as tigers march through the streets of Thrissur, in Kerala. Two years ago, women finally joined for the first time.

June 13, 2018 08:05 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

Art + Culture

Archaeologists Discover 27 Ancient Coffins at Egyptian Pyramid

The colorful sarcophagi were buried more than 2,500 years ago and feature ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

September 22, 2020 01:56 PM

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Samy Magdy

Air Travel News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Use Mobile Passport in Puerto Rico

Unlike Global Entry, Mobile Passport is completely free.

August 16, 2019 02:46 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Disney

What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

We won’t go so far as to say the two theme park resorts are like night and day, but there are some key points of variation that you should consider before booking a trip.

August 28, 2019 11:10 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park

Mamma mia! If the rumors are true, the upcoming theme park may feature a Super Nintendo World with a real-life Mario Kart ride.

August 1, 2019 07:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

These Hotels Want to Make You Healthier

As the big hotel brands embrace wellness, you no longer need to go to a niche retreat to look and feel better.

September 24, 2018 12:44 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

The Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous Tourism

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

February 13, 2020 11:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Museums + Galleries

New Smithsonian Exhibition Celebrates a Century of Women Writers

The exhibition features some of the most influential poets, novelists, and memoirists of the past 100 years.

September 18, 2020 01:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”

How photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu—the authors of “Chinatown Pretty”—used senior citizen fashion to get to the heart of Chinatown.

November 22, 2021 04:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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

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