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Why I Remain Hopeful About the Future of Travel

One thing I’m sure of: Travel will return, and it can be better.

March 12, 2021 01:34 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Food + Drink

This Is the World’s First Michelin-Starred Ice Cream Shop

What makes ice cream deserve a Michelin star? We go inside the world’s only designated shop to find out.

May 13, 2025 12:01 PM

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Clarissa Wei

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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Air Travel News

19 Hacks for Finding the Most Affordable Flight for Your Trip

Affordable flights still exist (we promise). Air industry pros and insiders fill us in on how to nab a good airfare deal in a high-demand, high-price environment.

May 17, 2023 06:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Food + Drink

The Best Soup I’ve Ever Eaten Is Served on This Korean Volcanic Island

The wagyu of pork, made from Jeju Black pigs, is treasured for its marbled, nutty-sweet meat. I found a life-changing version of it on a sleepy side street.

April 16, 2026 03:57 PM

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Elyse Inamine

Outdoor Adventure

This Midwestern City Is an Underrated Destination for Active Travelers

From lakeside bike paths to golden prairies, there are several ways to get active in Milwaukee.

April 16, 2025 03:28 PM

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Tim Chester

U.S. Beaches

This Southern State is the Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.

No, it’s not on the East or West Coast.

March 23, 2023 06:51 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Art + Culture

You Could Get Paid $1,000 to Binge-Watch Classic Travel Movies

This winter, a travel website is hiring one dedicated movie-watcher to take detailed notes on journey-inspired films.

November 19, 2020 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

We Love to Hate the Travel Bucket List. Why?

In recent years, the travel bucket list has been much maligned—and for good reason. But one writer makes the case for not throwing it out completely.

July 18, 2023 11:48 AM

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Carey Baraka

Food + Drink

Why Everyone Should Eat Their Way Through Madison, Wisconsin

With funky traditions, award-winning chefs, and access to some of Wisconsin’s best produce, Madison is a must-visit city for the food obsessed.

March 25, 2024 01:01 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Is Breeze Airways following in JetBlue's footsteps with plans for low-cost international service?

The low-cost airline is getting its ducks in a row to be able to fly to foreign markets.

November 22, 2022 06:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog

Who needs meditation retreats when you have a four-legged wellness guru? Pet-friendly travel delivers all the benefits of a spa break, plus built-in downtime and daily adventure.

January 26, 2026 04:30 AM

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Lottie Gross

Weekend Getaways

A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island

Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.

September 28, 2023 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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