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Listen, I lived in New York City for nine years, and Florida for 18 before that—bedbugs are an unfortunate but inevitable part of life in those places.

A Viral TikTok Shows Why You Should Check Your Hotel Room for Bedbugs

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After a slew of TikToks showing visitors of Yellowstone National Park attempting to take selfies with, pet, and otherwise harass the bison in their natural habitat, the National Park Service has chimed in with a warning for all visitors thinking of getting cozy with wildlife in the parks.

The National Parks Are Begging You to Leave Their Wildlife Alone

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An estimated 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer—an overwhelming amount of the population, signaling that travel is reaching (and even exceeding) pre-pandemic travel numbers.

41 Things Trans People Have to Think About While Traveling

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We're Out Here: A New LGBTQ Travel Vertical

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It is officially Pride Month, and members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as their allies might be wondering what they can do to celebrate and support the cause in a meaningful, immediate way especially at a time when the community is facing a dramatic uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in many parts of the country.

How to Support Grassroots LGBTQ+ Community Groups in Every State

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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In retrospect, perhaps I got a little too comfortable.

Now Is the Best Time to Visit the Galápagos Islands

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Sure, everybody has the same old set of rules and tips when it comes to traveling, but are you sure those are actually enough?

Reddit's Best 'Obscure Yet Vital' Travel Tips Are Truly Essential Reading

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Any time you are planning travel, the number one piece of advice you'll receive is to be flexible with your booking dates.

This New Tool Will Help You Find the Exact Cheapest Time to Travel

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In recent months, Mexico has gotten a lot of attention over its recent travel advisories issued by the US State Department, which mainly have advised American travelers to exercise increased caution when traveling to the Latin American country.

Travel Warnings Are Currently in Effect for These Countries

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Remember that several thousand mile-wide sargassum blob heading right towards the shores of Florida?

Flesh-Eating Seaweed Blobs Are Overtaking Florida's Beaches

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Sometimes travel is a bit like imagining an alternate reality: What if you traded the daily grind of New York City for the laid-back beaches of Miami?

This Could Be the Summer of Home Swapping

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Starting today, you can purchase $209 direct flights from Miami to London through Norse Atlantic Airways.

Norse Atlantic Just Launched $209 Direct Flights from Miami to London

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When I was a child, I used to run straight towards the water as soon as we got to the beach.

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A Viral TikTok Shows Why You Should Check Your Hotel Room for Bedbugs

Unfortunately, this is a reality we will not be able to escape.

The National Parks Are Begging You to Leave Their Wildlife Alone

Yellowstone visitors' recent bison run-ins prompted a stern warning delivered via cheeky Instagram.

41 Things Trans People Have to Think About While Traveling

There are endless safety, financial, and logistical factors that have to be considered.

How to Support Grassroots LGBTQ+ Community Groups in Every State

This is a meaningful way to show support for local queer communities wherever you travel.

Now Is the Best Time to Visit the Galápagos Islands

Hang with gigantic tortoises and blue-footed boobies in a bucket list vacation extravaganza.

Reddit's Best 'Obscure Yet Vital' Travel Tips Are Truly Essential Reading

A recent viral thread served up a handy collection of lesser-known hacks for your next trip.

This New Tool Will Help You Find the Exact Cheapest Time to Travel

Kayak's just-launched planning tool aims to help you avoid those busy travel season price hikes.

Travel Warnings Are Currently in Effect for These Countries

The US Department of State issued a number of new travel advisories and warnings in May.

Flesh-Eating Seaweed Blobs Are Overtaking Florida's Beaches

These microalgae are exactly as yucky as you think they are.

This Could Be the Summer of Home Swapping

Kindred, a members-only website for exchanging homes, is giving Airbnb a run for its money.

Norse Atlantic Just Launched $209 Direct Flights from Miami to London

The new route will debut on September 18.

Can Everyone Please Stop Trying to Pet the Bison at Yellowstone?

It's dangerous for people and animals alike.