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Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Trump Lifts Europe, Brazil Travel Bans—but Biden to Reinstate Them

A new executive order ends the pandemic-spurred travel bans on January 26—but the Biden administration says it won’t carry out the order.

January 19, 2021 02:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Food + Drink

8 Restaurants Defining Tucson’s Award-Winning Food Scene

Where to taste Indigenous flavors, local ingredients, and modern Southwest cuisine in the U.S.'s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Sponsored by Visit Tucson

Road Trips

How to Plan the Perfect Road Trip

Figuring out road trip logistics can get overwhelming—unless you have the right plan in place.

October 5, 2021 06:50 PM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

What You Need to Know About Juneteenth

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

June 18, 2020 07:55 PM

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Sara Button

Travel for Good

Points With Purpose Collects 4 Million Miles—and Counting—for People Seeking Abortions

The newly launched platform connects points and miles holders with nonprofits coordinating travel for critical abortion care to help offset costs.

July 6, 2022 04:58 PM

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Chris Dong

Long lines of travelers at an airport in Europe

Travelers are warned that border control wait times may reach six hours as Europe’s digital EES entry system faces major hurdles.

June 9, 2026 06:43 PM

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Dianne See Morrison

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Air Travel News

New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with an airport fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. This is what we know so far.

March 23, 2026 06:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

History + Culture

The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston

Even on a short weekend getaway, you can’t escape the complex stories that define this Southern city.

November 15, 2022 05:09 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Festivals + Events

8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day

Skip the well-known extravaganzas this year and raise your pint of Guinness at one of these rollicking events instead.

March 14, 2024 06:53 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

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Francesca Krempa

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