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What All Travelers Should Be Doing During Coronavirus

If you’re going to take a trip, please do it thoughtfully, safely, and respectfully—for yourself and others.

July 31, 2020 04:18 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

The new conservation and community-minded Kibale Lodge puts visitors within easy reach of Uganda’s Kibale National Park.

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Lisa Kadane

U.S. Beaches

The Ideal Outer Banks, North Carolina, Beach Vacation

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

July 2, 2022 09:21 AM

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Anna Katherine Clemmons

Art + Architecture

Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Gets “Wrapped”

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

September 20, 2021 01:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Tips + News

Louvre Workers Shut Down Museum Over Coronavirus Fears

The French government’s ban on large indoor gatherings exacerbated the fears of the museum’s guards that they might be in danger of contamination.

March 2, 2020 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

March 4, 2024 05:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

History + Culture

A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Modern Women’s Rights Movement

Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

June 28, 2022 01:39 PM

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Joseph Palmer

Hiking + Cycling

E-Bikes Are Appearing in National Parks and We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

October 4, 2019 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

10 Incredible National Parks Around the World

The U.S. may be known for its national parks, but these 10 in other countries―from Costa Rica to China―are worthy rivals.

January 27, 2021 06:54 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Hotels

Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World

Vinyl libraries, fashion accessories, winter sleds, and free museum passes—hotels are getting creative with their complimentary perks.

October 24, 2024 08:06 AM

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Cat Sposato

Couple walking in a market and holding hands in Busan, South Korea

Art + Culture

9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

February 20, 2024 12:59 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Colorful people fill the streets in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.

Cities We Love

What to Eat, See, and Do When Exploring Toronto’s Little Jamaica Neighborhood

Here’s what to eat and do in this lively and historical area.

August 2, 2023 02:10 PM

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Natalie Preddie

The James River is one of Richmond's many charms

Food + Drink

9 Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

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