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Packing Tips + Gear

Hunter Boots and Langham Hotels Just Released the Most Instagram-Worthy Wellies

The limited-edition pink boots have hit hotels in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

June 5, 2018 05:59 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Epic Trips

You Can Catapult Yourself Across a New Zealand Valley at 62 Miles per Hour

The Nevis Catapult is the newest invention from Henry Van Asch, one of the cofounders of commercial bungee jumping.

August 8, 2018 04:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Ways a Travel Advisor Can Elevate Your Next Vacation

A look at the role of top travel advisors and where they get their knowledge about the latest in travel (the secret is spelled ILTM)

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History + Culture

Can a Trip to the Holy Land Help a Republican and a Democrat Find Peace?

How a trip to the Middle East taught a blue-state liberal to get along with her red-state mother

December 12, 2017 09:34 AM

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Shilo Urban

Epic Trips

The True Tale of an Ayahuasca Quest

Writer Wells Tower traveled to the Peruvian jungle to experience an ancient ritual. What happened next pushed him to his limits.

June 1, 2017 07:21 PM

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Wells Tower

Air Travel News

Fly to Scandinavia This Summer and Score a Free Rental Car

Scandinavian Airlines flights to Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen can earn a five-day car rental from Avis.

February 15, 2018 05:34 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Restaurants + Cafés

Fried Chicken, Baked Oysters, and Beer: How a Chef Does New Orleans

Evan Bloom of Wise Sons in San Francisco eats and drinks his way through NOLA.

September 6, 2016 07:18 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Founder’s Note

Charity While Traveling: Luci Lanterns and More

A letter from the founder.

February 13, 2015 02:11 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Yosemite Is Thriving This Spring

Between the return of red-legged frogs and a particularly good waterfall season, this spring is the time to go to the fan-favorite national park.

May 8, 2019 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

How Puerto Rico’s Chefs Are Helping the Island Rebuild

After hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island, Puerto Rico is developing a new agricultural infrastructure that supports local farmers, and chefs are leading the charge.

August 1, 2018 01:49 PM

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Kathleen Squires

What It’s Like to Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country

Hiking + Cycling

An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country

A trek through the awe-inspiring countryside of northern Sweden can put everything into perspective.

June 7, 2016 07:12 PM

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Jennifer Kahn

Food + Drink

How Minnesota Became One of America’s Great Food Destinations

From lefse potato “tortillas” to Hmong cuisine, Minnesota offers a wealth of mouth-watering options.

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