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21 Places to Learn About African American History

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

February 8, 2021 09:23 AM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next

With fascinating history and art, multicultural cuisine, and several new hotels, this bustling city in Asia makes for a rewarding dream trip.

Sponsored by Macao Government Tourism Office

Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface

Air Travel News

After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024

There will be more fliers and (hopefully) fewer delays and cancellations. But other aspects of air travel are less clear.

January 12, 2024 01:29 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A view of the accommodations and the surrounding reservoir at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree

Stay Here Next

A New Kind of Retreat Opens in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve—Here’s What It’s Like

The new Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore blends wellness, biophilic architecture, and conservation to help guests reconnect with nature.

August 12, 2025 06:10 PM

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Elizabeth See

Packing Tips + Gear

Smart Display Board Brings That Old-Timey Train Station Feel to Your Living Room

This gorgeous split-flap display clatters out love notes, calendar alerts, Twitter notifications, and Beatles lyrics.

March 13, 2018 08:30 PM

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David K. Gibson

Tips + News

How to Pretend You’re in the Caribbean at Home

Use this itinerary as a guide to recreate the best parts of a Caribbean vacation—the music, the food, but not the sand—at home during lockdown.

June 19, 2020 06:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand

These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.

April 25, 2022 03:20 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Notre Dame Cathedral Is Not Saved Yet

Before restoration work can begin on the Paris landmark, one crucial step needs to be completed in 2020.

January 7, 2020 10:02 AM

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Sylvie Corbet

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Known Island Is Malta’s Quieter Little Sister

From fig festivals and beaches to hiking and rock climbing, here’s a local’s guide to enjoying this lesser-known Mediterranean gem.

The world’s happiest country wants to spread the joy to a group of lucky applicants who will travel to Helsinki this summer.

March 20, 2024 06:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Traveler at the airport. Silhouette of a woman waiting for a plane

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The U.S. Airports and Routes Most Likely to Face Delays, According to New Data

A new AirHelp report reveals the airports, routes, and months most prone to delays and cancellations and how travelers can plan smarter for 2026.

February 19, 2026 05:53 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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