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This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

Art + Architecture

10 Brilliant U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Summer

Combine your next trip with some world-class art.

June 27, 2018 02:12 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Museums + Galleries

The Smithsonian’s Newest Docent Is a Robot That Speaks Swahili

She’s part of an army of android ambassador who will field visitors’ frequently asked questions, tell stories, play games, and, of course, pose for selfies.

April 30, 2018 03:04 PM

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Matthew Phenix

How Noma Helped a Pastry Chef Connect With Her Mexican Roots

Cancún and the Riviera Maya

Overview

September 18, 2023 06:32 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

Restaurants + Cafés

Seven Lesser-Known World Cuisines You Have to Try in San Francisco

There’s a whole world of food to eat in San Francisco.

July 6, 2016 12:52 PM

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Tamara Palmer

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Laid-Back Wine Region Is All About Pinot, Redwoods, and Apples

Rich reds, bright whites, and delicious plates: Why Anderson Valley, a hidden wine enclave two hours north of San Francisco, deserves a spot on your tour of Northern California.

April 19, 2019 06:33 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

These Airlines Are the Latest to Adopt Biometric Screening

More and more travelers can now use facial recognition technology to board a plane.

July 18, 2019 03:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Bars + Nightlife

6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can

What’s the rush? With the city’s surging rents, let’s just say that if you want to drink at these bars, it’s a good idea to call ahead.

June 9, 2016 06:19 PM

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Sarah Baird

Art + Culture

An Inside Look at the Real Oaxaca

A photographer shares his vision of central Mexico’s captivating colonial city.

February 14, 2017 11:39 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Natural Wonders

The Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century Is Happening in July

If you’re based in North America, you’ll have to travel to see the blood moon on July 27. Here’s where to go.

June 28, 2018 09:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics

November 1, 2018 10:43 AM

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