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Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City

Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.

May 8, 2024 01:36 PM

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Erin McGrady

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

17.10.2022 Haworth, West Yorkshire, UK Footpath to the Bronte Falls and Wuthering Heights

History + Culture

Celebrate “Wuthering Heights” Fever With a Literary-Inspired Tour of Brontë Country

In West Yorkshire, an unofficial literary trail offers the chance for travelers to trace the lives of the Brontë sisters and discover how the landscape shaped their literary success.

April 24, 2026 12:58 PM

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Lucy McGuire

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

Hiking + Cycling

An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

April 16, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the King of Trails Scenic Byway

Discover breathtaking nature, charming small towns, and even some great art on this route through western Minnesota.

September 28, 2021 05:25 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Hiking + Cycling

If You’ve Dreamed of a Cross-Country Bike Trip, This Nearly 4,000-Mile Trail Could Make That a Reality

The Great American Rail-Trail will connect 12 states from coast to coast when it’s finished.

May 8, 2019 05:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Wooden boat on the canal and old buildings in Amsterdam

Off The Tourist Trail

The 9 p.m. Museum Trick and Other Hacks to See Amsterdam Without the Crowds

I live in Amsterdam. These are my best tips for experiencing the city like a local.

October 1, 2025 12:27 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Hiking + Cycling

6 Great Hikes That Showcase Scotland’s Dramatic Scenery

Scotland’s scenic terrain is full of hiking opportunities for all levels, with rewarding views that have inspired folklore and famous poems.

July 3, 2022 08:51 PM

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Elizabeth Whitehead

Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.

Outdoor Adventure

Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See

Cruise icy fjords and track pumas in Chile’s Magallanes region.

Sponsored by Sernatur Chile

Tips + News

What You Should Know About Travel in Iran—and the Rest of the Middle East—Right Now

As tensions escalate after the assassination of Iran’s top general, we turned to travel experts for advice on visiting the Middle East right now. In short, don’t cancel anything just yet.

January 9, 2020 09:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The old Point Comfort Lighthouse in Hampton, Virginia

History + Culture

Hampton, Virginia, Has Become a Tourism Destination. Why Now?

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

August 15, 2022 11:07 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cherry blossoms in Central Park, New York City.

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