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The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany

From pretzels and festivals to Christmas (and Easter!) markets, we talk to an insider about Germany’s appeal.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Trains

New High-Speed Rail Service to Connect North Carolina and Virginia

The train will connect Raleigh and Richmond, the two states’ capital cities.

June 6, 2022 02:26 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans Dallas’ Trinity River.

Art + Culture

What a Local Artist Loves Most About Dallas

From eating tacos at a gas station to visiting an under-the-radar museum, art photographer Daniel J. Hale shares his favorite things to do and see in the city.

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Fall 2025

Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

September 16, 2025 12:35 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer

Right now, the Sydney scene is rollicking with international festivals, rugby feuds that rival “Game of Thrones,” and noteworthy new hotels.

May 30, 2019 02:06 PM

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Ann Shields

Disney

On Disney’s New Rise of the Resistance Ride, I Faced a Lifelong Fear of Falling

The most recent ride to open in “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge is huge for Disney, but was it too much for this faint-of-heart fan?

December 5, 2019 02:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Air Travel News

Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now

These prices just helped us decide where we’re traveling to next.

July 10, 2019 07:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes in the winter.

Hotels

5 Amazing Lake Tahoe Hotels for Every Season

From lakeside lounging to mountaintop shredding, Tahoe has a retreat for any time of year.

March 30, 2023 06:53 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

370,000 Redditors Want You to Travel With One Bag. Here’s How to Do It.

Forget checked bag fees. Master the art of minimalist packing with tips gleaned from Reddit.

December 8, 2025 05:20 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Ways to Order a Coffee in Australia (and Get What You Actually Want)

Here’s what you need to know before you order a cup of joe in Land Down Under.

September 13, 2017 11:43 AM

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Alina Polishuk

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Road Trips

Driving Across Norway, the Most Electric Car–Friendly Country in the World

Be sure to factor in charging stops—but also random stops—to take in all of Norway’s natural beauty.

July 12, 2023 01:08 PM

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus

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