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My Family Is From the Caribbean-10 Beach Mistakes a Local Would Never Make, and What to Pack Instead

India, July 19 -- My mom's family is from a beach town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, so I've spent plenty of time on the beach. And while I could technically be considered a tourist, I do feel ... Read More


This U.S. National Park May Be Home to the Most Snakes, According to Experts

India, July 19 -- Snakes. They're scaly, cold-blooded, fascinating creatures. They smell with their tongue, and some have thermal vision. They also "hear" by sensing vibration, and swallow their prey ... Read More


I'm Going to the South of France This Summer, and I'm Eyeing These 10 Linen Sets to Beat the Heat, From $14

India, July 18 -- For the past few years, I've made an annual pilgrimage to the South of France in August to work the wine harvest (essentially picking and stomping grapes to make wine)-a labor-intens... Read More


I Asked a Podiatrist What Shoes to Pack for Walking-heavy Vacations-These 6 REI Picks Made Her List

India, July 17 -- Even the most comfortable shoes can start to feel less supportive when you're logging 20,000 steps through the airport, wandering cobblestone streets, or spending all day exploring i... Read More


I Fly 200,000 Miles a Year, and I Never Leave Home Without These 15 Essentials in My Personal Item-From $8

India, July 16 -- After 10 years of flying around the world as a full-time travel writer-I once touched down on all seven continents in one calendar year-I've got packing down to a science. While most... Read More


I've Been to All 7 Continents With This Lululemon Belt Bag-and It's Still the Best Bag I Own After 5 Years

India, July 15 -- If ever a bag could launch a thousand trips, it would be the Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag. Mine, whom I fittingly named "Helen," has been to all seven continents and 50-some countri... Read More


This Cleverly Designed, Traveler-loved Toiletry Bag With 'Immense Capacity' Just Dropped in New Colors

India, July 14 -- Toiletry bags have come a long way. In the past, you were lucky to find one with just a roomy main compartment, but now you'll find options with slip pockets, elastic straps, and eve... Read More


This 130-mile Drive Is One of North America's Prettiest-With Alpine Lakes, Small Towns, and Access to 180+ Wineries

India, July 13 -- Most of the attention British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, gets is for its mountains and rainforest-dotted coastline, but the interior has its jewels too, namely the Okan... Read More


This Is the No. 1 Thing You Should Avoid Drinking on a Plane, According to Flight Attendants-and No, It's Not Coffee

India, July 12 -- The beverage cart may be one of air travel's simplest pleasures. While seatback televisions, music, and books can keep you entertained, there's nothing like a refreshing drink to r... Read More


I Just Spent 7 Days at the Beach, and This Was the No. 1 Sandal Trend I Saw on Every Stylish Traveler-From $20

India, July 12 -- As much as I love city summers, I'll never pass up an excuse to swap busy sidewalks for a laid-back beach town. I recently spent a week by the water, and one trend kept catching my e... Read More