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After 80 Years, Bahrain is Finally Opening Up Pearl Diving Trips to Tourists

Unknown to many, the tiny island nation of Bahrain in the Arabian Gulf is the best place in the world to find the purest, natural pearls.
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Take an Exclusive Steam Train Tour Around Great Britain in 2018

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has just announced a luxurious steam train tour of Britain — and there are just 40 seats available.
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HuntCrafted is Like Etsy for Handmade Outdoor and Camping Gear

HuntCrafted offers a new take on the craftsmen marketplace. This unique website is full of gift-worthy gear for the holidays.
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3 Best DIY Home Security Systems for Travelers

Anyone with a Wi-Fi connection and a healthy fear of strangers should opt for a DIY security system and keep tabs on their home while traveling.
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Major Airlines to Restrict ‘Smart Luggage’ With Built-in Lithium Batteries

New airline policy changes will restrict the use embedded backup batteries in smart luggage, which could essentially “brick” these fancy suitcases.
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Here’s How to Score a Last-Minute Holiday Travel Deals

You may have missed the best savings for the season, but there are still last-minute holiday travel deals to be had if you know how to work the system.
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Travel Bucket List: 5 Adventure Experiences in Australia’s Wild West

Whether you’re a foodie, thrill-seeker, nature-lover, or diver, Western Australia quite literally has something for everyone.
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Why You Should Always Take Risks With ‘Bizarre’ Foreign Food

Travel pushes us outside of our comfort zone: new people, new places, and new experiences every day. So, why not new foreign food?
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Poverty Porn: Touring the World’s Worst Slums for Fun and Profit

"Slum tourism" is a relatively new, voyeuristic travel niche designed to commodify the world’s worst slums for visitors.
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There’s More than Just ‘Breaking Bad’ in Albuquerque, New Mexico

From niche museums to hot air balloons world-class restaurants to candy meth, here are the best things to do in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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How to Live Out Your Own ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

From an escape room train to Art Deco luggage, here are three ways to live out the thrills, glamour, and allure of 'Murder on the Orient Express.'
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Mexico Just Created an Illinois-Sized Marine Park Off the Baja Peninsula

Mexico is protecting a massive aquatic region off the coast of Baja California by creating the largest marine park and ocean reserve in North America.
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Find the Best Off-Grid Vacation Destinations with FreeHouse

FreeHouse makes it easy to get far, far away from the trappings of modern life and discover the world’s best truly off-grid vacation rentals.
King Lewanika Lodge

Zambia’s King Lewanika Lodge is a Wild Safari Escape from the Ordinary

Among Africa's modern safari getaways, King Lewanika Lodge in western Zambia is a truly unique and remote place to disconnect.
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Sea2See Turns Tons of Plastic Waste into Trendy Sunglasses

Sea2See is working to solve ocean pollution with the help of a few hundred Catalan fishermen and the world’s eternal need for swanky new sunglasses.
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Arctic Road Trip: You Can Now Drive to the ‘Top of the World’ Year-Round

For the first time ever, road-trippers can drive to the Arctic coast — the so-called "top of the world" in Canada — no matter the season.
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TIWAL’s Clever, Collapsible Sailboat Fits in the Trunk of Your Car

We live in a glorious age of portability for adventure gear. Now, French brand TIWAL has released the most compact collapsible sailboat we’ve ever seen.
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5 Must-try Experiences for First-time Visitors to Asia

If you’re looking for a “best of” primer on where to go and what to do in Asia, here are five bucket-list-worthy places to start.
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Fit for Travel: 4 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

The best exercises for travelers are the ones that require nothing but your own body. Here are 4 bodyweight exercises that you can do anywhere, anytime.
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A Mario Kart-style Go-Kart Track is Opening in Canada

One adventurous Canadian company wants to help you live out your Mario Kart fantasies at Niagara Speedway, a go-kart track in the heart of Niagara Falls.
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Rules About American Travel to Cuba Have Changed Yet Again

The messy regulations for American travel to Cuba have just gotten even more convoluted. Let's unpack the new rules in practical terms.
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Winter is Coming: Where to Experience the Best Winter Safaris

If you’re a wildlife lover, winter safaris are just as exciting as traditional African safari. These are the four best cold weather adventures in the world.
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Virgin Voyages Embarks on Luxurious Adults-only Cruise Line

Richard Branson promises that Virgin Voyages — the world’s first adults-only cruise line — will be “a sea change” in the cruise industry.
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Travel Bucket List: 4 Seriously Dangerous Things to Do in South America

South America should be on the travel bucket list of any hardcore adventurer. Here are four intense (dare we say dangerous?) experiences to prove it.
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4 of the World’s Coolest Shipping Container Hotels

Some hoteliers are using shipping containers as the basis for new, boutique builds. Here are four of the most unique shipping container hotels we've seen.
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You Can Now Tour Every South African National Park with Google Street View

Thanks to Google Street View technology, you can take a virtual tour of every South African National Park, plus more than 230 other points of interest.
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4 of the World’s Best Cycling Trips for Foodies

If you’re looking for yet another reason to go pedaling — particularly if you’re a foodie — here are four of our favorite culinary-centric cycling trips.
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This Travel Dream Job Wants to Pay You $10,000 Per Month to Live in Cancun

Cancun.com is seeking applications for a CEO, aka "Cancun Experience Officer." This dream jobs is a one-of-a-kind travel contest and opportunity.
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Bucket List Adventures: 4 Epic Trails for Hiking in Australia and New Zealand

If you’re looking for a few more notches on your bucket list, these four trails are among the best for hiking in Australia and New Zealand.
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This Aluminum Smart Suitcase from Samsara Luggage is Downright Sexy

With its modern design and bevy of digital-friendly features, this carry-on from Samsara luggage is just as smart as it is sleek.
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Eat Up: The Best Hotels for Foodies in Europe

Some travelers are keen to build entire vacations around the best places to eat, drink, even cook. Here are the best hotels for foodies in Europe.
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World’s Smallest Hotel is in a Vintage VW Beetle … in the Jordanian Desert

A lone hotelier in rural Jordan has created what he claims to be the world's smallest hotel — and a “five-star experience”— out of a VW Beetle.
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Attention Budget Travelers: Luxury Hostels are Totally a Thing Now

Hosteling doesn't have to be hell for budget travelers. Today’s best luxury hostels have evolved to be chic, digital-friendly, and spacious.
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Leave Dry Land Behind for these 3 Adventurous U.S. River Cruises

Riverboat cruising isn't just for old people anymore. These three itineraries are among the best, most adventurous U.S. river cruises.
Lego House

Crash at Denmark’s 25-million-brick LEGO House Courtesy of Airbnb

You could win a private, one-night stay (plus roundtrip airfare for four) at Denmark's famous LEGO House via Airbnb's latest "Night At ..." contest.
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Behold the World’s Most Outrageous Luxury Luggage

here is the world’s most outrageous luxury luggage.
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Travel in Luxury with the Ultra Swanky 2018 Airstream Atlas

Airstream is stepping up its game with the 2018 Airstream Atlas, the brand's most luxurious, most chic, and most expensive coach to date.
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Dive In: Norway is Opening the World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant

The designers of Under took a decidedly unique approach with a concept unlike any other European eatery before: an underwater restaurant.
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Act Out 2017’s Best Action Movies at These Top Travel Destinations

Hollywood can prove a worthy, if unconventional, source of travel inspiration. Here are three big-budget action movies from 2017 to inspire your next trip.
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Spend a Night in the World’s 8 Most Haunted Hotels (If You Dare)

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, evil spirits, poltergeists, or the like, these destinations are considered the world's most haunted hotels.
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Take Your Library Anywhere With Amazon’s Waterproof Kindle Oasis

With the release of the waterproof Kindle Oasis, Amazon is changing the e-reader game yet again. You can theoretically read a book in any environment.
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You Can Walk the Line on the Recently Completed Johnny Cash Trail in Folsom, California

It seems only fitting the town of Folsom, California would complete a Johnny Cash Trail — and a whole lot more — in honor of the Man in Black.
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Threesome Tollbooth is a Secret New York City Bar that Only Fits 3 People

The idea is a novel (if hipster) blend of cocktail-fueled entertainment and performance art. Threesome Tollbooth couldn’t be more quintessentially Brooklyn.
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Our 3 Favorite Palm Beach Hotels a Sojourn in the Sunshine State

Palm Beach, Florida is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire United States. Here are our three favorite Palm Beach hotels.
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Safeguard Your Valuables With These Anti-Theft Travel Accessories

Since hotel safes are no longer bastions of personal security, here are our favorite anti-theft travel essentials to keep your valuables safe on the go.
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Ride Before You Die: 3 Cycling Trips Worth Traveling For

Hardcore cyclists are always seeking the hardest, most punishing trails to ride. Here are the world's bucket-list-worthy cycling trips.
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How ‘Open Skies’ Agreements are Threatening to Sink U.S. Airlines in the Not-Too-Distant Future

"Open skies" agreements are influencing the future of air travel — especially the price for passengers. Here’s what you need to know.
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4 Adventurous Reasons to Visit Israel Right Now

In addition to a burgeoning craft beer scene and stunning beaches, Israel is home to a surprising number of adventure travel opportunities.
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Snag Some Gear from Kammok Before You Go Hammock Camping this Spring

Thinking of hammock camping this spring? Let Austin-based brand Kammok keep you or your buddies gear-ready in the outdoors.
Sasquatch Challenge

Can You Survive Canada’s 24-Hour Sasquatch Challenge?

If you’ve ever wanted to meet Bigfoot, this travel company is giving you the chance with a one-of-a-kind luxury travel package called Sasquatch Challenge.