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History + Culture

What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye

Türkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?

January 11, 2022 01:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Epic Trips

These Resorts Will Make You Feel Like You’re the Only Guest

One&Only Resorts combine personalized service and privacy in some of the world’s most beautiful, authentic destinations.

Sponsored by Visit California

The River Danube bisects Hungary, a chain bridge connecting the hilly, western half of the city called Buda with the flat, eastern part called Pest.

Where to Go in Fall

11 Best Places to Travel in September

These locations all shine during the shoulder season.

June 30, 2025 03:00 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Boarded up buildings with green mountains in the background

Where to Travel Next

6 Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Towns in the United States

These eerie, abandoned settlements have fascinating histories.

September 29, 2024 07:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America

A writer learns about Haudenosaunee influences on U.S. government and how to be a better traveler.

February 17, 2026 11:46 AM

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Karen Gardiner

Overhead view of Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage's pool area with mountains in the background and palm trees all around

Hotels We Love

Wellness, Retro Glam, and Relaxation—Escape to Palm Springs at These 5 New and Renewed Desert Hotels

California’s desert oasis is abuzz with fresh new hotels and recently refreshed resorts, making now the perfect time for a Palm Springs getaway.

February 16, 2026 02:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Aboard an accessible catamaran off of Miami, Florida

Travel for Good

Florida Wants to Be a Leader in Accessible Travel. Is It?

In recent years, the state has invested significantly in accessible tourism.

October 19, 2022 11:13 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.

Stay Here Next

This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks

A&K Sanctuary’s Gorilla Forest Lodge takes the gorilla-trekking experience up a notch.

December 19, 2025 01:53 PM

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Susan Portnoy

View of the Klamath river leading into the pacific ocean.

Outdoor Adventure

How Indigenous Adventures Connect Travelers to California

From Klamath paddling to Mojave hiking, Indigenous guides show new ways to explore and care for California’s standout landscapes.

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Hiking + Cycling

Cinque Terre Warns Travelers to Avoid Hiking in Flip-Flops—or Risk Being Fined Up to $2,800

Fed up with rescuing people stranded on the cliffside trail, the Italian destination is banning inappropriate footwear and enforcing fines before high season begins.

March 7, 2019 05:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

You Can Still Book an Eclipse Trip to Chile

There are just a few weeks until the next total solar eclipse, but last-minute chasers can still snag a spot on some incredible experiences.

May 6, 2019 07:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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