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TSA Is Testing New Screening Technology That Could Let You Leave Everything in Your Bag

Removing liquids and laptops from your carry-on could be a thing of the past.

July 26, 2018 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

The Off-the-Beaten-Path Art Tours You Need to Experience

Oh-So-Arty holds local insider–led tours in 18 cities around the world.

May 3, 2017 03:11 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Bars + Nightlife

Everything You Need to Know to Buy Legal Weed in California

Recreational cannabis use is legal in California—and now, shops are licensed to sell it. But who can buy it? Where can you smoke it? We answer all your burning questions.

March 1, 2018 05:25 PM

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David Lytle

Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal

Air Travel News

If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares

Discounted or flexible bereavement fares lessen the financial burden if you need to travel urgently due to the death of a close family member.

June 18, 2024 05:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?

There are a few major differences between a passport book and a passport card. Here’s what you need to know about each.

March 29, 2023 04:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The Most Helpful Translation Apps for Travelers

With these free iPhone and Android apps, you can easily learn how to say “please” and “thank you” in any language necessary.

August 28, 2018 06:34 PM

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Kayla Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel in 2020 According to Your Astrological Sign

Our astrologer Ryan Evans dishes on the very best times and places to adventure this year for your sun sign.

February 17, 2020 04:09 PM

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Ryan Evans

Festivals + Events

The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit

Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.

February 9, 2018 08:03 PM

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Andrew Richdale

This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Soviet Cooking

Food + Drink

This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Belarusian Cooking

Chef Bonnie Morales mined her Belarusian heritage to create one of the most buzzed-about restaurants in Portland, Oregon.

August 11, 2017 10:44 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Fort Lauderdale

Overview

February 24, 2021 03:57 PM

National Parks

This Limited-Edition Polaroid Camera Is Inspired by the Grand Canyon

Part of the proceeds of every camera sale will go toward conserving the canyon.

July 5, 2019 03:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Festivals + Events

Squad Goals: Where to Watch the World Cup Across the United States

The United States may not be playing in this year’s tournament, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be watching. These are the soccer bars to visit.

June 6, 2018 06:47 PM

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Sam Laird

A collage depicting two cutouts of airplanes flying in opposite directions placed atop a background featuring three llamas walking in the Patagonia region

Air Travel News

Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?

Two one-way tickets can sometimes unlock cheaper fares and help travelers maximize points and miles—if you know when to use the strategy and how to avoid the risks.

September 17, 2025 06:23 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Air Travel News

American Airlines Now Has Free Live TV on Domestic Flights—but There’s a Catch

12 channels are being made available through passengers’ devices, but not all planes are ready with in-seat power.

September 11, 2018 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France

Cruise

You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why

Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

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