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Choo-Choo Choose This Last-Minute Amtrak Sale for a Valentine’s Day Gift

Amtrak’s Buy One Get One Free Sale offers travel dates through August 31, 2022.

February 10, 2022 12:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

<ol start="1"><li>Monsanto, Portugal - April 2018: unique rock house in the village</li></ol>

Outdoor Adventure

12 Charming Small Towns in Portugal That Look Straight Out of a Storybook

From the mountains to the shores of the Atlantic, these Portuguese villages are worthy of every detour.

November 27, 2024 01:17 PM

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Joana Taborda

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

Burns Lake in Big Cypress National Preserve (L); Aerial of Big Cypress National Preserve (R)

Road Trips

Stargaze, Tour Observatories, and Visit NASA on This Cosmic Road Trip in Florida

Explore the cosmos beyond the Space Coast on a three-day adventure in the Sunshine State.

March 13, 2026 02:31 PM

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Nick Dauk

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

The nose of a Lufthansa aircraft parked at an empty airport gate as seen through the windows of the terminal

Air Travel News

How a Jet Fuel Crisis and Digital Border Entry Woes Could Disrupt Your Upcoming Europe Trip

As summer approaches, travelers heading to Europe could face some challenges.

April 30, 2026 05:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A rendering of Bruce Munro's Field of Light, which will be disaplyed in Manhattan, New York

Festivals + Events

A Field of Light Is Coming to Manhattan This December

British-Australian artist Bruce Munro’s solar-powered installation combines art, technology, and nature.

November 2, 2023 01:27 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Summer 2025

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

August 6, 2025 12:26 PM

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Latria Graham

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Air Travel News

This Is the World’s Most Improved Airline of 2025. It Has a Signature Fragrance and Branded Toilet Paper.

Skytrax’s annual awards for the best airlines in the world include a designation for the Most Improved Airline. Here’s the top 10—and the winner.

July 24, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Rocky Mountain Adaptive works with Banff ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay to offer adaptive ski lessons in winter.

Outdoor Adventure

6 North American Resorts With Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Programs

From Vermont to British Columbia, here are six places where everyone can hit the slopes.

October 20, 2022 09:30 AM

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Lisa Kadane

One of the hallmarks of the tradition is its use of the “<i>kadhua</i>” and “<i>phenkua</i>” techniques. The former refers to when threads are woven in one-by-one, whereas the phenkua (which literally means “to throw”) involves weaving in threads by passing a shuttle machine—which holds yarn—back and forth.<br/>

Longreads

The Silk Weavers of Varanasi

In India’s holiest city, an ancient community of handloom weavers faces an electrically powered future.

February 23, 2023 12:39 PM

Natural Wonders

The Great Nebraska Migration of Sandhill Cranes and the Birders Who Love Them

Every spring, “craniacs” from around the world flock to Kearney, Nebraska, to see the sandhill cranes. One burgeoning birder learns what it means to fit in.

May 17, 2022 02:28 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Make travel to European destinations like Spitzingsee, Germany easy with Discover Airlines.

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Reasons to Fly Discover Airlines to Europe

This Lufthansa Group airline makes transatlantic travel smoother, more flexible, and easier to book.

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