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The Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, a golden three-story pavilion with traditional Japanese architecture sitting on the edge of a pond and surrounded by sculpted Japanese gardens and walkways
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Japan Airlines Is Giving Away Free Domestic Flights to International Travelers
September 19, 2024 11:16 AM
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Bailey Berg
Person holding up a blue U.S. passport with a boarding pass tucked inside with what appears to be a blurred airport terminal in the background with people milling about
Visas + Passports
Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7
September 18, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera
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If You Love Passport Stamps, Europe Has Some Bad News for You
September 12, 2024 06:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground
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Amid Crowding and Congestion, Rome’s Trevi Fountain Could Soon Limit Access
September 11, 2024 09:55 AM
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Erica Firpo
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with a long reflecting pool in the foreground flanked by cone-shaped manicured bushes and a large strip of lawn
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The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
September 09, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
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The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 09, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
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Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 06, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 06, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
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For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 05, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Unite Here hotel workers wearing red shirts and holding yellow "On Strike" signs picketing in Los Angeles
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Why Are So Many Hotel Workers on Strike?
September 03, 2024 05:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
People walking out onto a viewing area atop dramatic cliff formations in Grand Canyon National Park with views of the striated canyon in the background
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Grand Canyon’s South Rim Hotels Closed Due to Waterline Problems
August 30, 2024 12:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below
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A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Take Place This Fall—Here’s How to Plan an Epic Trip to See It
August 29, 2024 03:39 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the snow-topped Dolomites mountains in Italy with a road, snow-covered meadows, a mountain home, and pine trees in the foreground
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Italy’s New Sleeper Trains Travel From Rome to Dreamy Mountain and Sea Destinations
August 28, 2024 06:01 PM
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Erica Firpo
Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks
Outdoor Adventure
Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade
August 21, 2024 04:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
People disembarking an aircraft walking on a jet bridge towards the airport, some with rolling luggage
Visas + Passports
Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Can Get Global Entry—Citizens of These Countries Can Also Apply
August 16, 2024 01:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Smoke seen above a dense collection of apartment buildings in Athens, Greece, with a rocky hilltop in the background
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A Wildfire Near Athens Forced Evacuations This Week. Here’s What to Know About Staying Safe in Greece
August 15, 2024 01:39 PM
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Helen Iatrou
People on an observation deck surrounded by snow with views of dramatic mountains in Cortina in Italy's alpine region
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The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Could Be the Most Glamorous Games Yet. Here’s How to Attend Them.
August 13, 2024 06:24 PM
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Tiana Attride
A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy
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3 New Trails Have Opened in Italy and Portugal, Including 2 Thrilling Long-Distance Treks
August 12, 2024 06:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Airbnb recently banned indoor security cameras, so know your rights in case you find one at your next vacation rental.
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How to Protect Yourself From Hidden Cameras in Vacation Rentals
August 06, 2024 01:50 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Multiple people waiting for delayed flights at an airport
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What Travelers Should Know About Tropical Storm Debby
August 05, 2024 03:49 PM
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Blane Bachelor
A man wearing face mask while sitting into an airplane.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
COVID Is on the Rise Again. Can I Still Travel If I Test Positive?
July 30, 2024 10:58 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
Image of scorched trees in Jasper National Park
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Canada’s Jasper National Park Closed Indefinitely Amid Massive Wildfires
July 25, 2024 07:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background
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These Are the Best Countries for Living Abroad, According to Thousands of Expats
July 24, 2024 07:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky
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A New National Park Site in Marfa Shines a Light on the Texas Town’s Mexican American History
July 24, 2024 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Smoke along Lake Diablo in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, a turquoise-blue lake surrounded by pine tree-covered mountains and hills
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As Wildfires Threaten National Parks, Here’s How to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
July 19, 2024 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
"Tourists Go Home" spray painted on the side of a building in the Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona with a person walking along a tree-lined street with parked cars
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Does Barcelona Hate Tourists? Why Locals Are Spraying Visitors With Water Guns
July 16, 2024 06:15 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
Two people walking in the sun along an old building with cracked siding shading their faces
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Mistakes Not to Make When Traveling During Extreme Heat
July 15, 2024 06:52 PM
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Terry Ward
The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Natural Wonders
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It
July 11, 2024 07:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Seine River in Paris with a person sunbathing on the banks and a bridge with a boat cruising underneath it in the background
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Will the Seine River Be Clean Enough for Swimming in Time for the Olympics?
July 09, 2024 06:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
People cycling in Copenhagen with colorful buildings in the background
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Copenhagen Now Gives Free Perks to Visitors Who Opt for Eco-Friendly Activities
July 08, 2024 07:05 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
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