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Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling

One hiker discovers the importance of the most animal of senses: smell.

October 12, 2016 12:34 PM

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Alison Konecki

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Packing Tips + Gear

Save up to 40 Percent on Colorful Luggage During Roam’s Summer Sale

You’ll find major discounts on all of the brand’s hardshell and expandable suitcases.

July 20, 2022 06:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Air Travel News

If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares

Discounted or flexible bereavement fares lessen the financial burden if you need to travel urgently due to the death of a close family member.

June 18, 2024 05:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

In northwest Kyoto, Shunkoin offers everything from Zen meditiation classes to Wi-Fi.

Solo Travel

For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples

Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.

May 23, 2018 07:58 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Art + Architecture

10 Art Exhibitions in the U.S. Worth Traveling for in Spring 2018

Need a cultural reason to travel across the country? Let these shows be your inspiration.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Art + Culture

The 8 Art Shows You Need to See in Europe This Spring

From biennials to a Picasso exhibition, these important shows are worth a special trip.

February 26, 2018 01:26 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Tips + News

Denmark to Develop Digital Passport Proving Vaccinations

The Nordic country would be among the first in the world to have a digital vaccine passport, which would help ease travel restrictions.

February 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Jan M. Olsen

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Air Travel News

Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?

Two one-way tickets can sometimes unlock cheaper fares and help travelers maximize points and miles—if you know when to use the strategy and how to avoid the risks.

September 17, 2025 06:23 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Air Travel News

TSA Is Testing New Screening Technology That Could Let You Leave Everything in Your Bag

Removing liquids and laptops from your carry-on could be a thing of the past.

July 26, 2018 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

This Dog Is Making Socially Distanced Food Deliveries in Medellin

A chocolate Labrador is helping shoppers in Colombia during the pandemic.

July 8, 2020 03:19 PM

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Luis Benavides

Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France

Cruise

You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why

Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit

This scenic Hawaiian island is still recovering from the April floods, but there’s no need to postpone your trip.

May 4, 2018 07:01 PM

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Michele Bigley

History + Culture

Around the World in 8 Smokin’ Hot Kinds of Barbecue

Whether you call it barbacoa, tandoori, or khorkhog, there’s no doubt that these barbecue styles from around the world are downright delicious.

April 12, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matt Jancer

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