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A train on elevated tracks riding through the Scottish countryside

War, fuel, viral outbreaks. The world has given travelers a lot of reasons to reconsider their trip plans. And yet, they’re still booking.

May 22, 2026 05:25 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Longreads

The Man Who Sits With the Sky

In Yellowknife, Canada, Joe Bailey has earned the nickname “Aurora Hunter” for his uncanny ability to find and follow one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: the Northern Lights.

February 22, 2022 08:44 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Dublin, Ireland - July 12 2014: people in St Stephen's Green, park with original Victorian layout

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Dublin

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

March 6, 2024 08:54 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Solo Travel

Where to Travel Solo Based on Your Personality Type

Travel advisers and experts weigh in on the best trips to take, depending on your personality.

August 12, 2025 03:58 PM

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Joel Balsam

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

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Signage of a popular fast food restaurant Jollibee in Antipolo City, Philippines.

Longreads

Why I—and So Many Filipinos—Travel Hundreds of Miles for Jollibee

Jollibee offers a comforting stop—and destination—for Filipinos who travel.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.

Hotels

Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms

Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home.

September 9, 2023 10:03 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

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Hotels

Airbnb Lists Hocus Pocus Cottage Ahead of Halloween

Two lucky mortals will get to stay in a recreation of the Sanderson sisters’ Salem cottage on October 20.

September 28, 2022 09:02 AM

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Bailey Berg

Sustainable Travel

How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World

Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.

April 19, 2024 09:32 AM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Cooking Lessons From the Ghosts of Black Appalachians

In an excerpt from her new book, poet and writer Crystal Wilkinson explores the idea of legacy.

February 1, 2024 07:29 AM

Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe

Travel for Good

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.

October 4, 2023 10:31 AM

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Chloe Bergé

LGBTQ Travel

The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage

A surprisingly small number of lesbian bars still exist in the U.S. A few road-trippers are making sure they’re not forgotten.

June 2, 2022 04:03 PM

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

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