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Travel is changing. For decades, the goal of sustainable tourism was to minimize harm: use fewer resources, avoid damaging local cultures, leave nothing behind but footprints. But in 2025, a bold new...
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The Britannia Royal Naval College sits high on a hill overlooking the beautiful coastal town of Dartmouth in Devon, and since 1905 it has been home to naval cadets who undergo many...
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Dear Atlas is Atlas Obscura’s travel advice column, answering the questions you won’t find in traditional guidebooks. Have a question for our experts? Submit it here. * * * Dear Atlas, I’m...
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This post continues my sharing the tale of a Norwegian trip that my wife Mary Pat Treuthart and I took last month that culminated with a cruise through the country’s famous fjords:...
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When I returned to Bali recently—my second time on that Indonesian island—it got me thinking about why second-time trips are uniquely rewarding. There’s something very special about coming back to a place...
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16 hours agoLynn BrownGetty ImagesAs England celebrates the 200th anniversary of rail travel, author and train expert Tom Chesshyre reveals his favourite rides across the UK.Two hundred years ago in a small...
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“I loved the food, the wine, and as a history fanatic, it was impossible to turn a corner without some fascinating chapter of European history,” said Slaton. “I loved the idea of...
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Does the thought of living off the beaten track sound appealing? Interest in island living is on the rise, and with nearly 800 islands scattered around its coasts, Scotland has no shortage...
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Share The Article Between tariff wars and rising anti-America sentiment worldwide, it’s a tricky world to navigate as a U.S. passport holder in 2025. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission...
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How does Skyscanner work?When it comes to booking travel, there are two kinds of websites to find flights: aggregators like Skyscanner, Tripadvisor or Google Flights and OTAs (online travel agencies) engines like...
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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, a 365-mile engineering marvel connecting the Hudson River in Albany to Lake Erie in Buffalo, turned 200 years old this year. It is a National Historic...
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Solo travel is having a moment. For me—a backpacker at heart, with a penchant for arty, boutique hotels—that moment began around 20 years ago when I embarked on my first solo sojourn...
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Hong Kong CNN — Many travelers associate tourist information centers with maps and help finding a nearby public bathroom. But Tammy Mermelstein counts her visits to tourist info booths as some of...
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Our group chat is impressively reliable for anything a girl could ask for. Need to find out the criminal status of a man but only have a first name from a Hinge...
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LONDON — The urgent care doctor cocked an eyebrow at Mari Santos and her American accent. A screenshot of the publication 'The Eagle' featuring an opinion piece by student Mari Santos, a...
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3 days agoShareSaveLindsey GallowayShareSaveGetty ImagesWith their growing financial resources, 82% of women control travel decisions, and from solo adventure holidays to multi-generational trips, female-first travel is on the rise.Women today are on...
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Colby Grey, 24, grew up in a very rural and conservative community in San Luis Obispo, California. It wasn't until moving two hours away to attend the University of California, Santa Cruz,...
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So you’ve got a window of time in March when you can travel, and you have no idea where to go. Not to worry: Your fellow travelers are here to help you...
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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - America is undoubtedly a special country in the hearts of many of its people, but dreaming of a fresh start in a new country is a reality for many....
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With warmer weather approaching, exploring Europe's iconic hiking trails offers a chance to embrace slow travel and appreciate scenic landscapes. The Camino de Santiago in Spain, a historic pilgrimage route, spans 500...
