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Packing Tips + Gear

From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

May 22, 2019 10:41 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Natural Wonders

Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks

Since late April, parks in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as exceptional stargazing locations.

May 14, 2019 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Style + Design

Lydia Tár Is Problematic—but She’s My Travel Style Icon Anyway

Here’s how to recreate the airplane outfit Cate Blanchett wore in the Oscar-nominated film that is low-key and high-brow all at once.

March 10, 2023 02:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Qantas to Bar Unvaccinated Travelers From International Flights

The move would make the Australian carrier one of the first major airlines to mandate vaccinations for passengers.

September 9, 2021 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

At the Populus Hotel in Denver, an on-site biodigester turns food waste into compost for local farms.

Longreads

Hotels Waste 79,000 Tons of Food Per Year. Can AI and Fish Crackers Help?

Kitchens are trimming waste thanks to biodigesters, buffet cancellations, AI-enabled trash cans, and other creative solutions.

May 27, 2025 10:40 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

A 1970s-era image of a train in Italy traveling through the countryside with a village in the background

Train Travel

You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains

In 2024, Italy’s state-owned rail network Ferrovie dello Stato is bringing back trains from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s to offer visitors a bit of rail nostalgia with gorgeous views.

August 22, 2023 07:00 AM

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Erica Firpo

Art + Culture

Sounds Like Puerto Rico: Music to the Ear

Tropical yet familiar, the many sounds—and sights, tastes, and experiences—on this U.S. Caribbean outpost are a joyful noise to U.S. travelers eager for a refresh.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism

The Future of Travel

Your Guide to Avoiding the Crowds in 5 Popular Places

Take a closer look at how some of the world’s most popular destinations are coping with overtourism—and learn a few ways you can travel more conscientiously.

September 25, 2018 05:01 PM

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Sara Button

Family Travel

Podcast: Riding Higher, Down Under

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

December 27, 2022 06:00 AM

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Michelle Law

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

Dubai/United Arab Emirates 08/12/2019 photo from drone on the Dubai International Airport

Air Travel News

United and Emirates Strike Code-Share Deal—What That Means for Travelers

The new partnership will result in better flight connections but it will be a mixed bag for frequent fliers.

September 15, 2022 04:34 PM

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Barbara Peterson

COVID + Travel

Haven’t Booked Spring Break Travel Yet? It’s Not Too Late With These Tips

Demand for spring break 2022 is high, but travel advisors say there are still plenty of vacation opportunities, provided you’re willing to be flexible.

February 18, 2022 07:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

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