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Even as Hurricane Hilary weakened to a tropical storm before making landfall in the southwest US on Sunday, the system is continuing to have a significant impact on the region.

Tropical Storm Hilary Is Still Snarling Travel, Here's What to Know

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Rapid evacuations, scenes of destruction, and a rising death toll are all happening in the wake of a sudden and brutal wildfire that swept across Maui on Tuesday.

Here's How You Can Contribute to Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

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If you haven’t noticed, national parks are having a moment.

The National Parks Are Fashion Now—But Who Benefits?

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As you continue to plan a trip abroad, one of the most important items on your to-do list (besides making sure your passport is valid!) should be whether or not you need a visa for your planned destination.

The Most Common International Travel Visa Questions, Answered

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A last-minute, down-to-the-wire strategy for getting your passport quickly has been myth-busted.

Even Your Elected Officials Can't Help You Get a Passport Faster

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A submersible that was built to ferry tourists to the wreckage of the Titanic for $250,000 per person that went missing on June 18 was called off on June 22.

Here's What to Know About the Titanic Submarine Implosion

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When it comes to Disney, innovation and ingenuity are just as paramount as Mickey-shaped waffles and treacly nostalgia.

How Disney’s Futuristic Monorail Became a Relic of the Past

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The next time you plan your UK-bound trip, you might have to factor in an additional expense besides flights and accommodation.

Americans Will Soon Have to Apply and Pay a Fee to Enter the U.K.

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A little anecdote: one time, I was trying to leave Florence, Italy to get to Athens, Greece.

Everything You Need to Know About the European Travel Strikes

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Paris is certainly no rookie to civil unrest, but these days, protests in the French capital have been more vigorous than usual.

Here's What to Know About the Protests in France Right Now

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Protests and unrest in Peru that grew in December 2022 and continued to escalate into the new year have prompted the nation to enter a state of emergency.

Machu Picchu Is Officially Reopening to Visitors This Week

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In an unexpected turn of events that we, quite frankly, are still struggling to believe, it might actually become easier for you to light up a blunt on the NYC streets than Amsterdam's.

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Tropical Storm Hilary Is Still Snarling Travel, Here's What to Know

Hilary marked California's first tropical storm since 1939 and is bringing massive flooding to the region.

Here's How You Can Contribute to Maui Wildfire Relief Efforts

The fires have caused deaths and unimaginable damage on the Hawaiian island.

The National Parks Are Fashion Now—But Who Benefits?

From Acadia to Yosemite, the parks have become a brand unto themselves. But not all merch is legitimate merch.

The Most Common International Travel Visa Questions, Answered

With new requirements for Americans entering Europe, here's the scoop on visas all over the world.

Even Your Elected Officials Can't Help You Get a Passport Faster

The surge in travel demand is continuing to feed into to a massive passport processing backlog.

Here's What to Know About the Titanic Submarine Implosion

The search for the submersible was called off after the Coast Guard announced its implosion.

How Disney’s Futuristic Monorail Became a Relic of the Past

Trust us: Two rails are better than one.

Americans Will Soon Have to Apply and Pay a Fee to Enter the U.K.

The new system is called Electronic Travel Authorisation and these are the latest details.

Everything You Need to Know About the European Travel Strikes

The labor movement can't be stopped, but your plans might be.

Here's What to Know About the Protests in France Right Now

Workers are protesting President Emmanuel Macron's latest move.

Machu Picchu Is Officially Reopening to Visitors This Week

The famed ruins will be welcoming tourists again after closing for several weeks starting last month.

Amsterdam Is Banning Outdoor Weed Smoking in Its Most Iconic District

The city is taking measures to make the neighborhood safer.