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Abdi Nor Iftin fled Somalia’s civil war—and was diagnosed with PTSD soon after immigrating to the U.S. His cure? Mother Nature.

June 4, 2021 09:42 AM

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Abdi Nor Iftin

Pacific Holidays allows you to tour the UAE at your own pace.

Where to Travel Next

Take in Gorgeous Scenery, Skyscraper Views, and More Awe-Inspiring Sights in Abu Dhabi

From world-class shopping to record-breaking buildings, the United Arab Emirates is full of jewels to discover, and Pacific Holidays makes it easier to do so than ever.

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View through an airplane window out onto the wing as the airplane flies above a smattering of clouds

Air Travel News

With the Value of Airline Loyalty in Doubt, a New Report Reveals the Programs That Still Perform

A new global ranking breaks down which airline loyalty programs score highest in terms of mileage earning potential, redemption rates, and award availability.

September 10, 2025 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Is It Safe to Travel With Unvaccinated Kids in the Era of the Delta Variant?

With the Delta variant having changed the pandemic risk calculus, families with unvaccinated kids are left trying to figure out how to travel safely and whether they even should right now.

August 20, 2021 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A painting by Latasha Green featuring what looks like a blue ribbon weaving around wildflowers on a wall in the newly reopened United lounge at Denver airport

Air Travel News

A Supersized United Lounge Just Opened at Denver Airport—and We Took a Look Around

United Airlines has unveiled a complete overhaul of a two-story, 33,000-square-foot lounge space that had been closed since 2023 at one of the carrier’s most important hubs.

August 18, 2025 07:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

No, You Can’t Pack Full-Size Sunscreen Bottles in Your Carry-On

The news that sunscreen is now exempt from the TSA’s 3-1-1 requirements is too good to be true.

April 13, 2021 04:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks

In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.

August 14, 2025 11:40 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Taking up photography in scenic settings like Japan.

Solo Travel

5 Solo Travel Ideas for Pursuing a Craft, Whether You Love Painting, Ceramics, Writing, or Learning Languages

Monet was inspired by his gardens at Giverny in France; Kerouac by his road trips across the U.S. You can find inspiration in your own travels on one of many workshop-style trips.

August 14, 2025 09:28 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel Tips + Etiquette

For Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Can Be a Nightmare—but It Doesn’t Have to Be

More should be done to accommodate disabled travelers in airports and on planes.

October 17, 2022 12:10 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Paris, France - 02 April 2025: Vosges square (Place des Vosges) in Paris

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Take 3-Hour Lunches, Stroll in a Movie Setting, and Skip the Louvre

Locals share how best to experience the City of Light over a long weekend.

March 26, 2026 03:29 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Tips + News

Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation

To mark National Plan for Vacation Day, give yourself permission to dream in 2021.

January 25, 2021 11:22 AM

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Roger Dow

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