Finland Says It Can Teach Tourists to Be Happy. Challenge Accepted.


Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see if what she learned there could lift her spirits back home.


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Food Poisoning While Traveling: What You Should Know


Whether you’re traveling off-the-beaten path or staying at a high-end resort, paying attention to how food is prepared and handled can help keep you safe.


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Flying With a Child on Your Lap? You Might Want to Reconsider.


Recent airplane accidents have fueled concerns about whether young children are sufficiently protected on flights and prompted parents and caregivers to re-evaluate how, and even whether, they should fly with infants.


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36 Hours in Budapest


New museums, galleries and spruced-up parks counterbalance this Central European city’s classic architecture and thermal baths.


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‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S.


A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.


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5 Train Routes That Highlight the Beauty of Europe


Most of these routes run daily, come at no extravagant cost and have special details that will make your journey comfortable, scenic and memorable.


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A Journey on the Blue Train: Gilded Luxury in the World’s ‘Most Unequal Country’


On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.


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22 Miles on Foot, 10 Minutes on a Tram: An ‘Extraordinary’ Day Hike


The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.


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The New American Travel Anxiety: ‘Will They Hate Us?’


In light of recent American foreign policy decisions, many U.S. travelers are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad.


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36 Hours in Hilo, Hawaii


Low key and affordable, Hilo has recently raised its coolness factor with a swanky new speakeasy and local chefs gaining national recognition. And outside town, you can witness the fiery spectacle of its resident volcano, Kilauea, now in a particularly active phase.


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5 Stunning German Train Trips at a Bargain Price


For less than $65, the Deutschland-Ticket lets you take a month’s worth of unlimited journeys on the country’s regional trains and local transport systems. It’s a low-cost ticket to explore.


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What’s in Your Emergency Travel Bag?


Whether you call it a save-the-day stash or an absolute essentials kit, it contains those five or six things that can make or break a vacation.


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In the Land of the Jaguars


Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands, is home to a sizable population of jaguars. Near one tiny outpost, the normally shy animals are remarkably easy to observe.


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How Did Covid Change Travel? You Had a Lot to Say.


The ups and downs of the last five years have had a huge impact on how we fly, where we go and whether we travel at all. We asked readers to share their stories.


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Vroom! Touring Italy’s Supercar Factories


In the country’s “Motor Valley,” racecar enthusiasts can admire, and even drive, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Ferraris and more.


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6 Spectacular North American Train Trips


The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.


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Private Islands and Beach Clubs: The Newest Cruise Offerings Are on Dry Land


Following the success of its Bahamian island, CocoCay, Royal Caribbean is opening an exclusive beach club a stone’s throw from Nassau, with promises of new opportunities for local tourism. Some islanders are alarmed.


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4 Trains, 5 Cities: A Whirlwind European Odyssey


Milan, Zurich, Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm: Our writer devised her own urban grand tour to some of the continent’s most dazzling cities.


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Bright Lights, Bot City: Having A.I. Plan a Dream Trip to New York


Artificial intelligence has made trip planning and research much easier and faster, but drill down and double-check everything before you go.


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Help! I Couldn’t Take My Tall-Ship Voyage, and I Want My Money Back.


When an injured traveler has to back out of a $1,450 volunteer gig aboard a historic ship, the company says it’s just the middleman and the terms and conditions on its website don’t apply.


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150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate


In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.


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See Spot Spa: Hotels Are Ready to Pamper Your Pup


A growing number of Americans are traveling with pets, and many are staying in places that offer their dogs amenities like robes, fresh meals and wilderness hikes.


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Snowy Trails, Cozy Inns: Skiing Town to Town in Quebec


A new series of ski tours in the Laurentian Mountains combine rigorous days of cross-country skiing with overnight stays (and meals) at local inns.


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