JR East Japan Railway Company conducts its first test operation with Tohoku Shinkansen's E5(green) coupled with Akita's E6 (red) between the Sendai and Kitakami Station, onTuesday midnight, in Miyagi Prefecture, Oct. 26, 2010. The E5 Series, Hayabusa, the successor to Hayate will run on the track the Shin-Aomori due to open in 2011. New E6 shinkansen trains will be introduced on Komachi services in 2013, ( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )
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The ‘Shinkansen kiss’: Japan’s little-known rail spectacle that attracts trainspotters from around the world
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Volha Shukaila/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (14513502ag) A boat with tourists is sailing along the canal in the Nyhavn area ñ a popular tourist spot known for its colorful historic houses, bars, restaurants, and boats. Copenhagen ranks fourth in the world in the Mercer 2023 Quality of Living Survey. A stable economy, excellent education services, and high social safety make it attractive for locals and tourists. Copenhagen is also one of the world's most expensive cities and a popular tourist destination. Touristic and daily life in Copenhagen, Denmark - 24 May 2024
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‘It feels terrifying:’ Why some Americans are anxious about traveling abroad under Trump
Katsuo-ji Temple near Osaka, Japan, on Monday March 10 2025. Katsuo-ji Temple is known as the "daruma" temple because of its large collection of the red dolls freely placed by visitors.
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Daruma dolls are one of Japan’s most popular souvenirs. But where do they come from?
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Airport theory, a travel trend that some call ‘stupid’ and others find ‘exciting,’ has people missing their flights
A first look inside How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk at Universal Epic Universe.
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Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made
Miami, Florida, Miami International Airport, Homeland Security REAL ID message, November 16, 2023. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The REAL ID deadline is looming and many travelers are scrambling and confused. Here’s what we know
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What it’s like visiting Jonestown in Guyana, the settlement where more than 900 Americans died by murder-suicide
Southampton, England, UK, People on the quay during the Coronavirus lockdown period with two cruise ships berthed alongside in the port of Southampton. The Marella Explorer 2 and the Silver Spirit. (Photo by: Peter Titmuss/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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The 2,000-year-old gateway to the world still haunted by the Titanic

NEWS

A British Airways plane near London's Heathrow Airport in 2024.
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Plane’s ‘double diversion’ has passengers spending almost a full day on board
Apr 11, 2025
In this screengrab from video, Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington is seen on April 10.
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Planes bump wings on the ground at Washington’s Reagan National Airport
Apr 11, 2025
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76-year-old woman was denied boarding Frontier Airlines flight with her parrot. Now, she’s stuck in Puerto Rico
Apr 10, 2025
A Frontier plane sits on the ground at Washington Dulles International airport in Virginia after a beeping noise was heard from the cargo hold Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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Plane cleared after ‘beeping noise’ reported on Frontier Airlines flight that landed at Dulles
Apr 10, 2025
A business jet sits in the water 100 feet past the end of the runway at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport where it skidded off the runway around 6 a.m. local time Monday morning.
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5 people injured as business jet crashes into water at end of runway
Apr 8, 2025
Philadelphia Zoo Galapagos Tortoise Hatchlings
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Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
Apr 7, 2025
Tourists relax near souvenir, vape and candy shops in Leicester Square on July 18, 2023 in London, England.
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Closed doors and price hikes: Travel is getting expensive
Apr 5, 2025
A North Korean flag flutters at the propaganda village of Gijungdong in North Korea, in this picture taken near the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, on July 19, 2022.
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North Korea holding first Pyongyang Marathon in six years
Apr 6, 2025
Canadian and American flags fly on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, on March 8, 2025. US President Donald Trump imposed vast tariffs this week on key partners Canada and Mexico, roiling cross-border ties before offering temporary relief to manufacturers -- but with more levies kicking in next week, the respite may be fleeting.
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Canada warns travelers of US border agents’ authority to search electronic devices
Apr 6, 2025

Food & drink

Mango sticky rice is one of Thailand's most famous desserts. K. Panich has been serving the dish at its Bangkok shophouse since 1932.
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Why mango sticky rice is one of Thailand’s most beloved summer dishes
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Video ‘Healthy and good looking’: Chinese consumers go bonkers for bagels 2:32
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‘We are not just one city’: Asia’s 50 best restaurants for 2025 revealed
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The man on a mission to visit every Irish pub in the world

Stay

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‘White Lotus’ is expected to lure more tourists to Thailand. These are the locations featured on season 3 of the hit show
Exterior shot of The Cromwell in Las Vegas, NV taken on the evening of November 15, 2022
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This Vegas boutique hotel will soon become The Vanderpump
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Two sisters with no hospitality experience bought a century-old inn. Here’s how it worked out
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Video This Mongolian startup can help you glamp like a nomad 3:47

CHANCE ENCOUNTERS

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She arranged a date with a guy she met on a plane. When he didn’t show, she unexpectedly met her future husband
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She met a man on a rooftop bar on her first night in Paris. Her life changed forever
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Alexandra Nelke
She got back in touch with a vacation fling from over 15 years ago. What happened next was unexpected

SURVIVAL GUIDES

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‘I was up to my waist down a hippo’s throat.’ He survived, and here’s his advice
ZAO, JAPAN - JANUARY 20: Snow trees are seen at Zao Ski Resort on January 20, 2018 in Yamagata, Japan. The natural creation is called Ôsnow monstersÕ, attract visitors. on January 20, 2018 in Zao, Japan. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)
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You’re trapped in a blizzard. Do you know what to do next to survive?
A bison looks back as it crosses the road near Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park.
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You’ve come across a bison in the wild. It’s looking at you. Do you know what to do next?

flying advice

A flight information display system shows departure times at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on December 27, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia.
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What to do if your flight is canceled or delayed
New World Traveller on board the new Boeing 777-300ER, BAMC, Cardiff, UK, 12 August 2010 (Photo by Nick Morrish/British Airways)
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A flight attendant’s secrets to surviving long-haul flights
Luggages are seen at the Barajas Airport in Madrid on July 1, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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What to do if your luggage is delayed, lost, stolen or damaged
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
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