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Me and My Little - One Mom's Covid-Era Adventure Through Our National Parks

There’s no question that our National Parks are some of this country’s greatest treasures, and it’s also no question that 2020 was one of the toughest years that any of us have had to endure. Yet I chose to make it into a time of discovery and adventure for myself and my 9-year-old son, Zach. Last August, we embarked on a 3 ½ month journey to see 31 National Parks in our camper, with our two dogs in tow. Making the Best of a Tough Year Photo via the author. My original inspiration for this tri

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Sidelined By the Pandemic: What a Travel Writer Learned in 2020

More than 10 months after I was last on a plane, the first question I get during any socially-distanced or virtual meetup is still “How are you surviving without travel?”

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7 Travel Resolutions You Should Consider For 2021

As the year draws to a close, we enter a new one hopeful that our travels will resume at some point in 2021. But perhaps this is the ideal moment to stop and think about what form such travels will take. We can shape our future trips by reflecting on what – and where – we have missed. With that in mind, here are seven travel resolutions you should consider for 2021. Be Mindful of Sustainability Photo by Yalcin Sonat

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Why You Should Skip the Plane, And Take the Train

When you start traveling again in earnest, there are a number of reasons why you might want to skip the trip to the airport, and savor a slower, more memorable train journey instead.

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Going to The Edge in New York City

New York's newest and highest outdoor observation deck is reopening soon, and we peered out over The Edge during its grand opening back in March.

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I Never Left My Heart in San Francisco: How Old Memories Influence New Travels

Our Rachel Chang hated going to San Francisco as a kid. But a recent trip as an adult gave her a new perspective on the City by the Bay, and on her childhood memories.

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How Guatemala’s Women Weavers Keep Mayan Tradition Alive

Backstrap weaving is of the most celebrated indigenous Mayan customs, and the centuries-old art form is still practiced by the local women weavers in villages across modern-day Guatemala. We got an up-close look to learn more about the art form's history, and see how it's done.

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How Travel Helped Me Get Over My Fear Of Animals

Rachel Chang grew up afraid of animals, whether they were apex predators or harmless goldfish. But traveling the world and seeing fauna in their natural habitats has helped her become an animal lover -- mostly.

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How Guiding Blind Tourists Made Me a Better Traveler

After guiding a group of visually impaired tourists through Texas, our Julia Hammond came away with a better appreciation of how to use all of her senses to fully appreciate her travels.

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Things I Miss And Don't Miss About The Old Days of Travel

Our Julia Hammond has been criss-crossing the globe for 50 years, and a lot about travel has changed over that time, usually for the better, but occasionally for the worse.

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How Escape Rooms Made Me a Better Traveler

While stitching a thread between escape rooms and traveling may seem like a stretch, the more escape rooms I’ve attempted, the more I’ve noticed myself honing the same skills that I use for traveling.

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Trekking Through the World’s Premier Jaguar Preserve

Belize is home to one of the largest known concentrations of jaguars on the planet. On a solo-guided trip, I traversed through this Central American jungle and up Victoria Peak to see what I could discover.

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You Haven't Lived Until You've Eaten Fondue in a Swiss Hut

Our editor booked a fondue dinner at the Sunstar Hotel and had an unforgettable night in a hut in the middle of the Swiss Alps.

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The Art of Coffee Cupping: Where to Taste Coffee Across the U.S.

Move over, wine and craft beer — coffee is taking center stage. Here are 5 cities that also take the art of coffee cupping quite seriously.

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What I’ve Learned Running Around the World

At best, I’m a reluctant runner. Yet somehow running has become a major part of my life and travels. Now, I run every where I go.

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5 Things That Surprised Me My First Time in Business Class

Our editor recently had the chance to take her own business class seat on a trans-Pacific flight from LAX to Hong Kong. Here are a few key things that surprised her about flying business class.

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Tech-Free Travel: How I Discovered the Joys of Portland Without My Phone

Recently, our writer decided to try an experiment: Go to a city she'd never been to and explore it without using my smartphone. Here's what she learned exploring Portland without a phone.

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How Travel Strengthens Romantic Relationships

Stepping outside of your comfort zone is one way to reconnect. Here are some of the ways that travel strengthens romantic relationships.