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Getting to Know the People and Culture of Kenya

Enrich your visit by setting aside time to connect with Kenyan locals and experience their way of life first-hand. Here’s how.

September 20, 2017 11:35 AM

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Kenya Tourism Board

Where to Travel Next

Why San Juan Island Is One of the Best Summer Getaways

There’s a lot to love about this little island.

July 14, 2016 04:23 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Travel Tips + Etiquette

For Your Pranking Inspiration: April Fools’ Day Traditions From 9 Countries

From Iran to Scotland, here’s how 9 different countries celebrate April Fools’ Day.

March 29, 2018 07:29 PM

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Audrey Bruno

7 Brilliant Collapsible Bags for the Space-Challenged Traveler

Packing Tips + Gear

9 Brilliant Pieces of Collapsible Luggage for the Space-Challenged Traveler

The smartest thing you bring on vacation could be an empty suitcase. We’ve picked our favorite foldable travel bags so you can bring home more souvenirs.

September 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Adrienne Jordan

Tips + News

Italy’s Top Museums Have Reopened Without Crowds

Thanks to limited capacities and a lack of international tourists, Italians are finally getting to enjoy world-renowned art at a more leisurely pace after three months of lockdown.

June 3, 2020 04:13 PM

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Trisha Thomas

Beaches

How to Go Beyond Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

5 little-known spots for exploring Colombian beaches, deserts and mountains

January 6, 2016 01:33 PM

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Jenny Miller

Tips + News

These Airbnb-Inspired Pajamas Are Just What We Need This Summer

The home-sharing service partnered with designer Phillip Lim to bring this new line of loungewear to life.

July 2, 2019 02:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Auckland

Overview

May 23, 2018 03:24 PM

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Guy Needham

Festivals + Events

7 Ways to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love in San Francisco

From a big-deal exhibit to hotel deals, here’s how you can get groovy in the Bay Area this summer.

May 18, 2017 06:50 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Explora IV sailing through fjords in Norway

Cruise

7 Storybook Places to Visit by Sea in Europe

From misty Scottish isles to cobblestoned Belgian streets, this journey brings Northern Europe’s fairytale charm to life.

Sponsored by Explora Journeys

Packing Tips + Gear

All the Tech and Gear You Need to Become a Digital Nomad

You already have a laptop, cell phone, and suitcase—but digital nomads recommend these must-haves to complete your remote office kit.

April 23, 2021 01:39 PM

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Chris Schalkx

A dhow boat sailing off the coast of Lamu.

In the Magazine

On This East African Island, Getting Lost Is Half the Fun

Lamu, Kenya, encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Air Travel News

The Decrypted Truth About the Security of Your Passport

What’s really stored on your passport’s microchip? Can your passport be hacked? Are foreign spies tracking your every move through your passport? Read on, traveler.

March 16, 2018 01:28 PM

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Seamus Bellamy

Festivals + Events

Get Beyond the Beads: The 101 on Mardi Gras “Throws” in New Orleans

Ready to start (or restock) your own “Mardi Gras cabinet”? These hand-decorated throws are a total catch.

February 20, 2019 10:48 AM

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Lavinia Spalding

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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