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Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 03, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Cabins set in a forest surrounded by snow

Outdoor Adventure

10 Cozy California Cabins Where You Can Escape to Nature

Rent one of these cabins in California located everywhere from the mountains of the High Sierras to the coastal cliffs of Big Sur.

March 29, 2024 12:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Enhanced technology allows agents to confirm passengers’ flight details simply by scanning their government-issued ID.

March 28, 2024 02:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Although often associated with, and certainly influenced by, the cultures of its fellow Scandinavian and Nordic countries, Iceland’s culture is more individual than one might imagine for such a small country. Its relative isolation for many centuries has meant that its language, rooted in Old Norse, has not modernized as much as, say, Norwegian or Danish, and contemporary citizens can still clearly read and understand the ancient sagas. Indeed, literary culture, as well as music, crafts, and Viking gods and folk myths (think elves and trolls), still resonate strongly throughout contemporary society. This vibrant mix of ancient history and modern culture is a joy to explore and can be found throughout the country in famous landmarks such as Thingvellir (or Þingvellir) and Parliament House and in a range of dedicated historic museums.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland: Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 28, 2024 12:44 PM

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Alexis Averbuck

During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.

Air Travel News

What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond

Everyone plays a role in ensuring that things go more smoothly in what can be a highly stressful and hectic situation.

March 27, 2024 12:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Famous marine biologist and oceanographer Syvlia Earle diving among coral

Cruise

Can Cruise Ships Help the World’s Oceans? This Famous Marine Biologist Thinks So.

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle serves as the godmother of Explora Journeys’ recently launched ‘Explora I’ cruise ship. Here’s why she doesn’t think that’s a conflict of interest.

March 26, 2024 08:57 AM

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Fran Golden

A quiet beach on the less-visited Bissagos archipelago, off the coast of West Africa's Guinea-Bissau.

Cruise

Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.

HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.

March 25, 2024 01:53 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

Why Everyone Should Eat Their Way Through Madison, Wisconsin

With funky traditions, award-winning chefs, and access to some of Wisconsin’s best produce, Madison is a must-visit city for the food obsessed.

March 25, 2024 01:01 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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National Parks

How to Go Fossil Hunting in America’s Dinosaur Country

Meet at the corner of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming to view ancient fossils and natural wonders and to sleep under star-studded skies.

March 25, 2024 12:44 PM

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Nick Hilden

Longreads

Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

March 25, 2024 09:20 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Solo Travel

Working Remotely? These Countries Are Offering Visas for Longer Stays.

Change up your workplace scenery with these countries.

March 18, 2024 04:43 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Two people in nature with the night sky above the Warner Valley Overlook in Oregon

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