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Packing Tips + Gear

8 Sales Travelers Shouldn’t Miss This Presidents’ Day Weekend

Save up to 50 percent off some of our favorite travel gear for those future trips.

February 11, 2021 03:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Summer 2023

Experience Nairobi’s Thriving Art Scene Without Leaving Your Hotel

At a boutique hotel in Nairobi, guests get a front-row seat to the city’s thriving creative scene.

September 16, 2023 06:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability

These hotels aren’t your average eco-stays.

May 31, 2017 11:31 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Hotels

Pick the House Plants for Your Room at This Hotel Pop-Up

The Kimpton Gray in Chicago is giving guests the option to have their room decked out in plants such as cacti, succulents, palms, and ferns.

September 16, 2019 07:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back

Popular park attractions can now once again be called by their original names.

July 16, 2019 03:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Taking up photography in scenic settings like Japan.

Solo Travel

5 Solo Travel Ideas for Pursuing a Craft, Whether You Love Painting, Ceramics, Writing, or Learning Languages

Monet was inspired by his gardens at Giverny in France; Kerouac by his road trips across the U.S. You can find inspiration in your own travels on one of many workshop-style trips.

August 14, 2025 09:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Bars + Nightlife

Why Tijuana Is the Next Craft Beer Destination

Just when you thought craft beer couldn’t get any cooler, Tijuana joined the game.

March 10, 2017 06:57 PM

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Jaime Jacques

Tips + News

Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

August 5, 2020 12:15 PM

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Joe Mwihia

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Small Ship Cruises

Meet Celebrity Flora, the Ship Designed for the Galápagos

Launching in 2019, this innovative vessel promises to improve the island-cruising experience for its pampered passengers—and for the fragile environment it explores.

December 8, 2017 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Outdoor Adventure

This Small City Is One of Canada’s Best-Kept Secrets

With outdoor adventure and wine tours galore, Kelowna is also one of the country’s most accessible cities.

July 7, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lisa Kadane

Food + Drink

A Pastry Chef Dishes About Her Favorite Spots and Sweets in Seoul

Hyunhee Lee, head pastry chef at Tartine’s outposts in the Korean capital, shares her take on the city’s dessert evolution.

June 6, 2019 12:58 PM

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Hyunhee Lee

Food + Drink

Meet the Woman Behind Maui’s Best Doughnuts

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

November 14, 2019 06:43 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Hotels

Embrace French Style At These Chic Luxury Hotels

From high-end fashion houses to everyday home décor, French style is a genre all its own.

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