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Epic Trips

Why the Great Barrier Reef Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Australian natural wonder is truly unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

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National Parks

Another National Park Will Soon Require Reservations

This fall, Acadia National Park plans to test a new permit system to cut down on traffic and overcrowding.

February 11, 2020 07:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

China Doubles Down on Everest Tourism

The country is beginning to develop the Tibet-facing side of the mountain.

December 21, 2016 01:15 PM

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Matt Villano

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Cuba

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

March 26, 2019 08:10 PM

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Conner Gorry

Art + Architecture

An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

This U.S. Wine Region Is a Surprisingly Good Place for Cocktail Lovers

So what if the Napa Valley is known for wine? The destination has cocktails dialed in, too.

January 14, 2019 04:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Greenville, South Carolina

This South Carolina city is growing in all the right ways, while staying true to itself. Come to enjoy fast cars, slow bike rides, and inspired eats.

July 21, 2021 02:26 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Tips + News

How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown

Each European country has set its own rules and regulations for letting its residents head outdoors.

April 30, 2020 02:58 PM

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Angela Charlton

Cities We Love

On the Water in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet

The Bosphorus has always defined Istanbul. Now the villages that line its European and Asian shores are injecting a new spirit into the city.

December 9, 2019 12:42 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Tips + News

Trump’s New Cuba Policy Is Bad News for U.S. Travelers

New State Department Rules tighten travel to the Caribbean nation, making dozens of hotels and businesses off-limits to American visitors.

November 9, 2017 05:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

France Heads Into Second Nationwide Lockdown Amid COVID Surge

Germany announces a partial four-week lockdown as Europe faces a second wave of coronavirus cases.

October 28, 2020 05:22 PM

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Frank Jordans

Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM

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Emma John

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Longreads

Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism

The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis that tests our ability to collectively respond and adapt as responsible global citizens. But so often, from crisis comes opportunity.

April 20, 2020 02:42 PM

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Gregory Miller

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