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Spring 2022

Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language

Greenland has a rich vocabulary for ice and snow. But what happens to language when those natural phenomena start to disappear?

April 29, 2022 02:13 PM

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Lisa Abend

Air Travel News

What Airlines Are Doing to Prove Their Planes Are (Extra) Clean

Following new guidance from the CDC and faced with travelers’ concerns about the spread of coronavirus, carriers are stepping up measures to clean and disinfect their aircraft.

March 11, 2020 07:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Amanda Wachob x Roam Limited Edition luggage

Packing Tips + Gear

What a Suitcase Painted by a Tattoo Artist Looks Like

Pioneering tattoo artist Amanda Wachob teamed with Roam luggage to create 100 hand-painted carry-ons we guarantee will turn heads at the airport.

March 7, 2023 11:56 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Writing out a list is one of the easiest ways to make sure nothing is forgotten.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Your Easy Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip

A step-by-step guide to making sure you don’t forget anything important in the rush to get out the door.

December 3, 2024 05:55 AM

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Bailey Berg

Mt. Etna smoking with snow dusting the upper half of the mountain and the city of Catania down below

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.

June 4, 2025 01:23 PM

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Erica Firpo

Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool

Longreads

In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story

In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

June 24, 2024 01:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

The Perfect 4 Days in Toronto, According to Locals

Toronto is a city on the rise. Here’s how you should explore it.

October 4, 2024 01:15 PM

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Amy Rosen

The exterior of Washington Dulles airport at night

Air Travel News

A First-Ever Global Entry on Departure Program Could Be a Game-Changer

Currently being offered at one U.S. airport, the new Enrollment on Departure program speeds up the process of getting a coveted Global Entry membership.

February 26, 2024 06:26 PM

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Bailey Berg

Elevated culinary experiences, such as in this intimate dining room onboard the <i>Riverside Bach</i>, is an area of focus for the new river cruise line.

Cruise News

Europe’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Ships Are Back in Business

Riverside Luxury Cruises buys defunct Crystal Cruises ships, resuscitating the luxury brand on European rivers this year.

January 13, 2023 11:35 AM

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Jeri Clausing

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

The Alder House suite's living area in the 1 Hotel Seattle with wood floors and plants

Stay Here Next

This New Design-Led Hotel Brings Calm to Seattle’s Tech Core

With its soothing design and sustainability-driven ethos, the new 1 Hotel Seattle offers a tranquil base in the South Lake Union neighborhood.

September 19, 2025 07:38 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Calgary, Alberta

Nestled in the foothills of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers adventure for those who love everything from a good rodeo to theater performances.

May 23, 2022 09:48 AM

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Debbie Olsen

A biker speeds past in the Plaza de Rio de Janeiro in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

Overtourism has led to housing shortages and culture loss in the capital. Here are tips to be a more responsible traveler in Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

History + Culture

7 Cities That Honor Women Civil Rights Leaders

From Selma to Little Rock, meet the women who risked their lives to make America’s parchment paperwork mean something.

March 2, 2022 10:18 AM

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Deborah D. Douglas

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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