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A little preparation goes a long way in avoiding winter-related emergencies.

Everything you need to know to capture the perfect photo of the Northern Lights.

Beat time zone fatigue with this jet lag survival guide!

Young happy woman in an airplane cabin.

Ever follow a strategy to try to get free upgrades on a flight? Those “hacks” might not actually work after all.

Moon rising over Badlands, Death Valley National Park, California.

Unlike other locations, these national parks thrive during the wintertime. Check out these seven, including Joshua Tree and Death Valley.

The inhabitants of the Sunshine State may not be as old or kooky as you think.

Of course Stonehenge is involved.

Cultures around the world performed rituals on the winter solstice for the return of the sun. While some of these celebrations have been left in the past or absorbed into other winter festivities, others are still celebrated to this day.

Memphis, Tennessee

Looking for a quick weekend trip but don’t want to spend too much? This is your list.

County Cork, Ireland

Start planning a trip to one of these locations before they become too touristy.

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Check out some of the most stunning places in the country without breaking the bank.

’Tis the season to learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages.

Chicago, Illinois ahead of Christmas

A study determines the best places to travel this winter, for both cold-weather and warm-weather lovers.

Carmel, California

Time to get cozy and book a trip to one of these locations.

Careful planning and packing can go a long way.

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

Major Peter Bocquet on Broad Street in Charleston, South Carolina

Taking a trip doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these five budget-friendly locations in the United States.

Suakin, Sudan

Want to head out to some locations only history remembers? Here are seven abandoned islands that are safe to visit—and are mostly accessible.

Gargoyles at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Think you know everything about famous cities like London, New York, and Paris? Think again.

A car and a turkey

Traveling for the holiday? Time to plan your schedule to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming

These gorgeous mountain towns offer activities for winter, summer, and everything in between.

The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada

Relive these incredible stories with road trips of your own.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.

Travelers to these destinations will surely feel some Disney magic.

Dresden, Germany, becomes a holiday wonderland every year.

You’ll be hard pushed to find a European city that doesn’t host a Christmas market these days—here are some of the continent’s most enchanting.

You can pack all sorts of surprising things.

Your favorite pet goldfish won’t get flagged—and neither will your holiday leftovers.

Old German Pastor Dog resting in a garden during autumn or...

A look at which states have some of the worst stressors on pet parents when traveling for Thanksgiving.