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History + Culture

Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City

Long after Pittsburgh’s steel days were over, a new life is breathed into this formerly industrial metropolis.

February 18, 2016 06:25 PM
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Keith Flanagan
The Future of Travel

There May Be a Cocoa Shortage by 2020—but Here’s How Travelers Can Help

There May Be a Cocoa Shortage by 2020—but Here’s How Travelers Can Help

August 20, 2015 03:55 PM
Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways to Master the Staycation

Take a vacation without leaving home.

August 4, 2015 07:14 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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
Outdoor Adventure

Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps

Sleeping bags accepted, but not required.

June 3, 2016 04:14 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Bars + Nightlife

How to Find Farm-to-Table in the Caribbean

How to Find Farm-to-Table in the Caribbean

October 7, 2015 07:56 PM
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Patrick Bennett
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to (Actually) Volunteer in Cuba

It may be easier than ever to visit to Cuba, but is volunteering the way to get there?

July 28, 2016 10:57 AM
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Maggie Fuller
Founder’s Note

Should a Worldwide Travel Alert Keep You From Traveling?

Our Co-founder discusses how to deal with issues of safety while traveling.

November 23, 2015 08:12 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Expedition Cruises

Why This Controversial Cruise Is a Big Deal

Global warming made this voyage possible—but it was as sustainable as possible and brought thousands of dollars into Inuit communities.

September 15, 2016 03:31 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Hotels

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

September 16, 2015 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM
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Carey Jones
National Parks

Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip

This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

June 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Brad Japhe
National Parks

Airbnb Will Make Visiting America’s National Parks Easier Than Ever

A new partnership between Airbnb and the National Park Foundation will spotlight listings near select national park sites.

June 29, 2017 01:43 PM
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Sarah Buder
Tasmania

Overview

March 31, 2021 11:28 AM
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek

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