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Sweden Bans U.S. Travelers, Vaccinated or Not

Americans can no longer travel to Sweden for leisure purposes, effective September 6.

September 7, 2021 02:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico, According to Locals—From Rum Tasting to River Tubing

San Juan is just the beginning.

January 31, 2025 08:13 PM

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Amy Gordon

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Where to Travel Next

Hollywood on the Prairie: How Oklahoma Became the Nation’s Newest Movie Hot Spot

It’s time to catch up with latest star of the silver screen: Oklahoma!

March 25, 2024 01:59 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.

Beaches

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At

Whether you’re after lively bars and adventure, or a more remote spot to relax, there’s a stretch of sand for you.

December 19, 2023 05:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

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Astrotourism

A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.

If you’re not one of the more than 30 million Americans living inside the path of totality, consider a solar eclipse getaway with these tour operators.

January 4, 2024 04:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The famous dining room in Oxford which inspired Hogwarts.

Books

Are You a Potterhead? Here Are 7 Filming Locations You Can Visit

Restricted libraries. Hogwarts. Platform 9 ¾. Visit all the places that helped shape the story of the Boy Who Lived.

March 25, 2023 01:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris

These five fromageries are treasure troves of surprising cheeses.

July 23, 2024 07:19 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Spring 2022

The Joy of Trees

Go ahead, hug a tree. And celebrate them, hike among them, and plant lots, lots more of them.

July 30, 2022 09:02 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Seven different plates filled with Sherpa foods, including i naan, momos (dumplings), noodles, curries, and sauces from the restaurant Sherpa House.

Food + Drink

From the Himalayas to the Rockies: Colorado’s Immigrant-Led Sherpa Culinary Boom

Kindred high-altitude lifestyles and a mountain-to-mountain connection have drawn Sherpas to Colorado. Restaurants are at the core of their close-knit communities.

April 16, 2026 04:08 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

COVID + Travel

It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says

The agency’s updated guidance states that those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 are at low risk for contracting or spreading coronavirus and can resume travel.

April 2, 2021 01:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Visas + Passports

United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker

The U.S. joins over a dozen countries that allow a third-gender option on passports.

October 28, 2021 05:32 PM

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Colleen Slevin

COVID + Travel

Europe Extends Its Travel Ban—and Americans Are Still Not Allowed In

An updated list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to travel to Europe has been agreed upon by the European Union, and it does not include the United States.

August 14, 2020 09:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

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People

The Best Jobs for People Who Want to Travel and Live Abroad

Looking to spend more time outside the U.S.? Consider these eight jobs.

January 25, 2024 11:56 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

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