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What Happens to Half-Used Hotel Soap?

This company recycles it to do good.

April 10, 2017 04:24 PM

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Matt Villano

Train Travel

You Can Still Flag Down a Train in Alaska’s Backcountry

A day trip on the Hurricane Turn Train near Denali National Park gives one writer a peek at what it’s like to live unplugged and off the grid in the Alaskan backcountry.

December 11, 2018 06:56 PM

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Erin Gifford

St. Kitts

Overview

March 31, 2021 11:40 AM

The Best Private Tours of Palm Springs and the Desert

Memorable only-in-California experiences for travelers interested in nature, history, food, shopping, and more.

May 8, 2018 09:47 AM

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Visit California

Natural Wonders

Here’s Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales This Summer

Western Australia is embracing this unique experience.

July 17, 2017 11:50 AM

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Matt Villano

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Travel for Good

Why Paying It Forward Is the Best Part of Travel

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

April 2, 2018 04:39 PM

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Tim Cahill

Water Sports

Scuba Diving Slave Shipwrecks Is a Spiritual Journey

It’s also a chance for black divers to become more engaged with the underwater activity while working to uncover a painful and important part of history.

February 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

You May Be Served by a Robot in This Japanese Airport

Tokyo’s Narita International Airport is testing robots in service-related jobs.

February 2, 2017 05:18 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions

We rounded up the best tools to help you figure out the mind-boggling, coronavirus-related travel requirements.

November 4, 2020 03:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

How to Experience Elena Ferrante’s Naples—and Ischia, Too

The stars of HBO’s hit TV series “My Brilliant Friend” aren’t just the characters, they’re real-life locations you can visit in Italy.

May 4, 2020 02:07 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Hiking + Cycling

If You’ve Dreamed of a Cross-Country Bike Trip, This Nearly 4,000-Mile Trail Could Make That a Reality

The Great American Rail-Trail will connect 12 states from coast to coast when it’s finished.

May 8, 2019 05:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life

Images of London before and after the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown reveal how drastically life has changed in the British capital.

April 6, 2020 01:29 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

The Only Nonstop Flight From L.A. to Singapore Takes Off This Fall

United is making it faster to get more than half way around the world with new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Singapore.

October 9, 2017 05:33 PM

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United

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