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Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

August 5, 2020 12:15 PM

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Joe Mwihia

Air Travel News

How the Airlines Plan to Achieve a Greener Flying Future

It’s going to take more than just offsets to make the changes the climate needs.

April 27, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Eating out with young kids anywhere is no cakewalk, but in New York City, the challenges are all their own.

January 11, 2019 05:40 PM

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Sara B. Franklin

Dusk view of Winter Park village and ski area in Colorado with building lights glowing in the dark and trees dotting a snowy landscape

Train Travel

Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region

It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.

January 27, 2025 01:36 PM

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Molly O’Brien

Where to Travel Next

3 Fabulous Hotels in Historic Southern Cities for Your Next Getaway

Explore cobblestone streets and antebellum mansions by day and retire to character-filled hotels by night.

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Hotels

Pick the House Plants for Your Room at This Hotel Pop-Up

The Kimpton Gray in Chicago is giving guests the option to have their room decked out in plants such as cacti, succulents, palms, and ferns.

September 16, 2019 07:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

You Can Now Convert Your Southwest Travel Credits Into Points—at a Very High Rate

There are some pros and cons to converting the funds. Here’s how to know whether the switchover is right for you.

August 18, 2020 02:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

PSA: Domestic Airfares Are the Lowest in Years—Now’s the Time to Book

International flights are really low, too, making October a stellar month for booking travel.

October 2, 2019 09:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Hygge: The Danish Concept of Comfort We Need Now More Than Ever

The Scandinavian term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being found through cherishing the little things.

January 20, 2025 01:44 PM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos

For one writer, a lake in northwestern Maine has always been the ideal escape.

May 11, 2020 12:53 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Traveler Man sitting in meditation with serene view mountains and lake landscape

Accessible Travel

Traveling With Epilepsy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Not Impossible Either

I’m a travel writer, I have epilepsy, and I still travel the world. For those who want to do the same, I asked a neurologist for tips on how to make trips easier and safer.

May 23, 2024 09:33 AM

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy

Solo Travel

“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.

The author of “Wordslut” and “Cultish” recognizes the healing power of long, slow, solo travel.

April 23, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kaitlin Menza

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.

Festivals + Events

This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.

Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant festival held in memory of passed loved ones.

October 8, 2025 10:02 AM

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Sarah Buder

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