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This Veterans Day is your chance to visit Glacier National Park for free.

In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Monday, November 11, 2024, for free.

Don’t you feel better already?

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

Airports are notorious for being crowded around the holidays.

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving this year, try to dodge these airports.

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You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.

A hiker on the AT in Virginia.

Whether it’s a gentle stroll through the English countryside or summiting Africa’s tallest peak, these bucket-list hikes are not to be missed.

These reviews were not kind.

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

Paddington at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Paddington' (2014).

‘Paddington in Peru’ required a prop passport, but Paddington Bear ended up with a real one.

All right, that's enough of that.

The move, which is intended to speed up drop-offs, has been criticized as ‘tyranny.’

L.A. is at the top of the list of the best vegan and vegetarian cities.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.

The UK has more than its share of haunted homes.

From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.

This scene near Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks shows why New York is the top state for fall road trips.

There’s nothing quite like peeping peak foliage, dashing through a corn maze, and spending an afternoon at an apple orchard to celebrate autumn—and in some of these top states for fall road trips, you can do all three.

Traveling with a peanut allergy isn't the flight risk you think.

The idea of peanut dust being carried through a plane cabin has always worried those with serious allergies. New research should ease their concerns.

Add these destinations to your travel plans.

Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois.

Hundreds—even thousands—of years ago, Native American peoples built complex and mysterious earthworks. Here are 11 you can visit for a glimpse into prehistory.

According to hotel visitors, people can expect paranormal activity at these places.

You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.

Feeling brave?

These strange, spooky cemetery tales of vampires, ghosts, and bloody headstones will keep you up at night.

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There are lots of UK place names—and plenty of surprises in store.

If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, think about using Uber Safari.

Uber just made it easy to see lions, cheetahs, and rhinos in South Africa.

Some airlines are more likely to bump passengers due to overbooking.

Traveling is stressful enough. Getting bumped from a flight makes matters worse.

Nintendo’s newest attraction is now open.

Here’s another reason to add Japan to your bucket list: a Nintendo museum just opened in the country.

Travel to the Sichuan province via this Chengdu noodle recipe.

If you’re looking for a unique dinner recipe, make this Chengdu noodle dish from the Institute of Culinary Education.

Mount Everest is slowly getting more challenging for climbers.

The world’s tallest peak is experiencing an 89,000-year-long growth spurt.

You may not want to be alone in some of these libraries.

Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.

More people get to witness Virginia’s beauty in fall.

Fall just got more colorful for colorblind visitors to Virginia’s state parks.