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March 9, 2018
By Jennifer Allford

Route 66 might be iconic, but the real story — one of American Indians — has been lost along the way

A road trip inspired one author to dig deep into the forgotten Native American history of Route 66.

In ‘Wendy’s Shabbat,’ a group of octogenarians celebrate ritual over french fries and Frostys

By Kate Bratskeir
April 22, 2018
In this Tribeca Film Festival documentary, director Rachel Myers follows her grandmother, Roberta Mahler, to her Shabbat dinner at the fast-food chain.

Puerto Rico travel update: What it’s like to visit the island 6 months after Hurricane Maria

By Cailey Rizzo
April 3, 2018
One of the easiest ways to help Puerto Rico is by traveling there. Here's how to do it safely and responsibly.

The 26 best places to travel in 2018

By Alex Orlov, Kate Bratskeir and Stephanie Wu
Dec. 1, 2017
Whether you travel for great food, craft brews, adventure or culture, these are the destinations that should be on your list.

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By Mic Staff
May 15, 2017
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April 20, 2018
By Brad Japhe

What it’s like to be a porter on Mount Kilimanjaro

James Mong’ateko has taken travelers up to the summit of the world's tallest freestanding mountain over 350 times in 20 years.

These are our favorite travel stories from 2017

By Stephanie Wu
Dec. 15, 2017
Inspirational destinations, how-to guides, the unsung heroes of travel and more.

Tarantulas, fire ants and other bugs go from street food to gourmet dishes in Cambodia

By Tom Burson
March 20, 2018
Fried tarantulas are so popular, they’ve become an expensive delicacy like caviar.
Nov. 30, 2017

Road Trip Diaries: St. Louis to Memphis

150 years ago, a group of women fought the patriarchy by eating lunch at this NYC restaurant

By Kate Bratskeir
April 19, 2018
Before they were fighting for the right to vote, women were fighting for the right to dine out without the accompaniment of a male chaperone.
March 15, 2018
By Amanda McCullough

A fat adventurer on how the travel industry can be more inclusive

Frankly, it's good for business.

Nov. 30, 2017

Road Trip Diaries: Chicago to Madison, Wisconsin

Why hazy New England IPAs are the next big thing in beer brewing

By Tiffany Ayuda
April 19, 2018
Heady Topper is the most famous example, but beer giants like Sam Adams and Mikkeller are now launching their own New England IPAs.

I traveled to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to have dinner with an entire country of 50 people

By Brandon Presser
April 18, 2018
One writer traveled by freighter to Pitcairn, an island in the Pacific halfway between New Zealand and Peru, for a meal with the whole country.

The best time to book summer 2018 travel is in April

By Kate Bratskeir
April 17, 2018
Actually, the middle of an endless winter seems like the perfect time to start thinking about summer getaways.
April 16, 2018
By Kate Bratskeir

Bad diet advice in the ’80s made Americans fatter — low-calorie ice cream follows the same bad rules

Low-calorie ice cream is the trendiest product in freezer aisles, but one ice cream brand isn’t jumping on board.

Traveling solo while LGBTQ can be dangerous — these tips can help overcome barriers

By Kate Bratskeir
April 13, 2018
This language guide for LGBTQ travelers includes asking for directions and negotiating consent in nine different languages.

White Castle is now selling the Impossible Burger. Can the bleeding veggie burger go mainstream?

By Kate Bratskeir
April 12, 2018
White Castle is the first major fast food burger chain to serve the eco-friendly burger.

Losing Global Entry is easier than you think. Here are 4 common mistakes travelers make.

By Laura Ratliff
April 11, 2018
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency released a list of reasons why Global Entry membership was revoked.

The 2018 dirty dozen: The fruits and veggies with the most pesticides

By Kate Bratskeir
April 10, 2018
In certain cases, buying organic may protect you from pesticide residue.