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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

Hotels

The Secret Formula for Designing the World’s Coolest New Hotels

The under-the-radar company behind hipster chic properties like Freehand and the LINE has mastered the art of creating instant hotel hits—and they’re not done yet.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The Future of Travel

These Hotels Want to Make You Healthier

As the big hotel brands embrace wellness, you no longer need to go to a niche retreat to look and feel better.

September 24, 2018 12:44 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Loyalty + Rewards

Why You Should Join an Airport Loyalty Program

Find space in your wallet for one more rewards card and you could claim free Wi-Fi, dining discounts, and more.

November 15, 2017 04:48 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Expedition Cruises

17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

August 5, 2019 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

DriveShare Is the Airbnb of Cool Vintage Cars

Skip the rental-car counter: This clever app will put you behind the wheel of a classic ride on your next vacation.

January 5, 2018 01:29 PM

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Brett Berk

Tips + News

Kauai’s Kuhio Highway Is Finally Open Again—but There Are New Rules to Follow

The Kuhio Highway closure is over. But to cut down on the effects of overtourism on Kauai’s northern coast, the number of visitors is being limited.

June 28, 2019 06:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Hidden Under This Street in France Is a Fascinating History—and Champagne Worth Billions

How the Avenue de Champagne, and the bottles in its cellars, have endured the test of centuries, from Napoleon’s conquests to the world wars.

August 29, 2018 04:18 PM

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Brad Japhe

Air Travel News

Several U.S. Airlines Ban Emotional-Support Animals

Only trained service dogs will get to fly for free under new rules set by four major domestic carriers.

January 8, 2021 01:29 PM

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David Koenig

UNESCO World Heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art

At these five spots, contemporary street art and cultural heritage go hand-in-hand.

July 17, 2018 06:58 PM

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Julia Eskins

Tips + News

How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There

Rome-based culinary guide and author Katie Parla shares four ways you can help your favorite Italian businesses right now.

April 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Katie Parla

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Ever-Changing Rules Dampen Summer Travel Plans

International arrivals for 2021 are forecast to remain at nearly half of what they were in 2019.

July 27, 2021 04:26 PM

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Kelvin Chan

Epic Trips

You Can Now Rent Castles and Private Island Retreats on Airbnb Luxe

The new ultra-luxury booking tier has 2,000 homes and villas around the globe.

June 25, 2019 03:49 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Museums + Galleries

7 Must-See Museums in Chicago

Discover some of Chicago’s top attractions, including one of the oldest art museums in the country and the largest science center in the Western Hemisphere.

April 15, 2020 02:08 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

A Cinema Lover’s Guide to Rome

A writer goes on a quest to find the Eternal City’s most cinematic spots.

October 17, 2018 06:39 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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