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For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Scenic view of Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland.

Outdoor Adventure

Senior Travelers Have More Active Tour Options Than Ever

While trying out new offerings, one writer learns what “pace yourself” means.

November 26, 2023 12:00 PM

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Pat Tompkins

History + Culture

Enjoy Swiss Boutique Towns, Trains, Chocolate and More

Make your next trip one for the books when you go on an over-the-top tour of Switzerland’s charming small cities, filled with delicious dining, scenic wonder, and plenty of train travel.

November 17, 2021 06:11 AM

Road Trips

Why Road Trips are Greener in Colorado

With EV-friendly roads and sustainability efforts everywhere, Colorado makes for the perfect eco-conscious road trip. Here’s where to go.

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Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit San Francisco This Summer

The Bay Area officially reopened on June 15, with locals and travelers emerging to a city transformed by parklets, a host of new exhibits, and a 17-mile crosstown trail.

July 8, 2021 06:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Hotels

Rafael Nadal, Richard Branson Bring New Hotels—and Attention—to Mallorca

The largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands has become a hotbed of celebrity hotels yet remains blissfully low key.

June 28, 2023 01:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

Epic Trips

What I Learned From the Famously Fearless Creatures of the Galápagos Islands

Sometimes the lessons we learn while traveling come from the most unexpected teachers.

October 7, 2019 04:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

The pleasure of yakitori is experiencing the different textures: crunchy cartilage, chewy chicken skin, rich gizzards, and more.

Food + Drink

8 Essential Japanese Street Foods to Try

Navigate the delicious world of Japanese street food with this list of essential snacks, meals, and more—along with where in Japan to try them.

September 6, 2022 10:14 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

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