After a cousin he never knew contacted him, a writer set out on a journey along the Gulf Coast to learn more about her, and himself.
Category: Travel and Vacations
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With Direct Flights From the U.S., Greenland Awaits More Tourists
Already in the geopolitical spotlight, the country prepares for the first direct flights from the United States. In the capital of Nuuk, the expected tourism influx is both exciting and worrying.
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Land Snorkeling? Townsizing? A User’s Guide to the Latest Travel Lingo.
Here are eight terms, some brand-new, others recently resurfaced, that match today’s travel trends.
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An Itinerary For a Road Trip Through Northern Michigan
After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow with organic fruit and vegetables, freshly caught whitefish, baked goods and more. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler.
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The Enduring Appeal of the American Drive-In
Has anything really changed at drive-in theaters across the country? A photographer based in Bozeman, Mont., visited a few to find out.
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Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.
With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.
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Aix-en-Provence Celebrates Cézanne With Monthslong Series of Events
Aix-en-Provence, the French city where the artist spent most of his life, is celebrating all things Cézanne this summer with the reopening of his estate and studio.
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Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More
With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.
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In the U.S., a Summer Travel Slump Looms
Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.
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Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner and Others on the American Road Trips That Changed Their Lives
Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner, Michelle Zauner and others on their most memorable driving vacations, from coastal Maine to the prairies of South Dakota.
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Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation
The group’s psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year.