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Why You Should Make the Switch to Safer Sunscreens Now

By Amanda Wowk on

The next time you’re headed out in the sun, double-check the labels on your sunscreen. Many places have banned the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone and octinoxate—... Read More

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10 Under-the-Radar National Parks Reopening This Summer

By Amanda Wowk on

Road trips. Camping adventures. National parks reopening. A once-cloudy summer travel forecast is starting to brighten.... Read More

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How Cycle-Friendly Cities Are Keeping Riders Safe

By Amanda Wowk on

As countries around the world emerge from the uncertainty of returning to work and life, city dwellers and cycle-enthusiasts alike are seeking a socially-distant alternative for their daily... Read More

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I Went on a Cross-Country Road Trip During a Pandemic. Here’s How.

By TripIt on

While most of the world was quarantined waiting out shelter-in-place orders, my family and I were unexpectedly left with no other choice but to travel. After living in the San Francisco Bay... Read More

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How to Plan a Staycation in Your Own Backyard

By Amanda Wowk on

Have you been counting the weeks since you’ve had a real day off? You’re not alone. With so much uncertainty, it might feel strange to ask for time off right now—especially with nowhere to... Read More

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4 Ways to Redeem Your Points and Miles Besides Travel

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By Johnny Jet – For the past 20 years, Johnny Jet averaged 150,000 miles and 20 countries a year. He has been featured in many major publications and appeared on ABC, CBS, CNBC,... Read More

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Eat Your Way Around the World with These 10 Dishes

By Amanda Wowk on

Nothing encapsulates a destination quite like its cuisine. And while we’ve all been wheels down for some time now, we know many of you have been cooking up a storm. Near and far, food... Read More

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11 Endangered Places to Visit for a Virtual Earth Day

By Amanda Wowk on

From exotic species to natural wonders, travel allows us to admire the planet up close. And while our world looks a little different this Earth Day, you can still experience faraway places—... Read More

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Break a Sweat with These Small Space Workouts

By Amanda Wowk on

Work projects. Side gigs. Virtual happy hours. Sometimes getting a workout in—even when your gear is staring you in the face—is the last priority on your to-do list. We get it. The good... Read More

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15 Books to Satisfy Your Wanderlust Right Now

By Amanda Wowk on

While all of our travel plans are on hold right now, dreaming about travel doesn’t have to be. Nor should we ignore the need for a brief mental reprieve. As author Jhumpa Lahiri once said... Read More