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Books

True Tales of Adventure to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

Between the covers of these nine books, the authors cover a lot of ground, from a trek in Australia to a perilous journey in Antarctica.

June 19, 2018 12:17 PM

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Sara Button

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Surprisingly Illegal Things to Avoid in Europe

Local laws in European countries can be very, well, specific. Here are some rules you’ll want to be aware of before you take your next trip.

June 5, 2019 09:52 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Glacier National Park (left); Grandma Joy (center); Galapagos (right)

Longreads

94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent

Joy Ryan is already the oldest person to have visited all 63 U.S. national parks. She is currently on a mission with her grandson, Brad, to visit all seven continents.

March 5, 2025 12:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Wildflower Farms Offers a High-End Escape for Nature-Starved New Yorkers

Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, this is the first luxury brand hotel to open in New York’s Hudson Valley.

January 12, 2023 05:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?

On a trip to Belize, a new mother learns how the transition from solo travel to family travel can be a surprise.

June 14, 2016 11:28 AM

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Leslie Jamison

Tips + News

Antiracism Protests Ignite in Cities Around the World

The May 25 police killing of George Floyd in Minnesota has sparked worldwide protests against systemic racism and police brutality.

June 8, 2020 12:44 PM

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Pan Pylas

Packing Tips + Gear

Target’s Stylish New Luggage Line Is All Priced $180 or Less

The lower price point doesn’t sacrifice quality—or fun color options.

February 6, 2020 07:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

National Parks to Receive Billions in Funding Thanks to Landmark Bill

The Great American Outdoors Act couldn’t have come at a better time.

August 5, 2020 06:39 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

This City Has More Michelin Stars Than Any Other

For the 13th consecutive year, Japan’s capital holds its crown as the most Michelin-starred city in the world, according to the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020.

December 2, 2019 06:16 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States

This year, an annual campaign to restore U.S. landmarks will focus on local community buildings and sites that celebrate the contributions of women.

September 26, 2019 12:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cruise

U.S. Cruises Can Resume in Mid-July—if Most Onboard Are Vaccinated

The CDC’s latest guidance is forcing cruise lines to make some difficult decisions regarding their vaccination policy for passengers, including what to do about unvaccinated children.

May 5, 2021 06:19 PM

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Fran Golden

People

This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World

Cassie de Pecol will become the youngest person ever to do it—and it will only have taken her two years.

November 4, 2016 01:26 PM

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Matt Villano

The Future of Travel

Yes, Some of Us Can Start Traveling Again—But Should We?

As the world begins to reopen to international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, we face a new dilemma.

June 5, 2020 02:15 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Cities We Love

The New Orleans Neighborhood You Must Visit

Where to eat, shop, and stay in the Garden District and other uptown neighborhoods in New Orleans.

August 7, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Grenada

Leave the beaches behind and hike through the rain forest, tube down the river, scuba dive at a shipwreck, and more.

April 27, 2020 05:28 PM

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Terry Ward

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