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Aug. 14, 2017
By Brandon Presser

A definitive guide for choosing where to go on your first African safari

If your typical vacations include beaches, road trips, cities or giving back, let that inform where you choose to safari.

These eco-friendly hotels don’t look especially green — and that’s the point

By Sarah Firshein
Aug. 9, 2017
These innovative hotels are as stunning as they are sustainable.
Aug. 4, 2017

This traditional Georgian dish will win the heart of cheese lovers everywhere

This lively Greek city is known as “the city of ghosts” for its forgotten Jewish history

By Meredith Bilski
Aug. 17, 2017
The reminders of Thessaloniki’s Jewish past are everywhere, if you know where to look.

Get Out of Office, the weekly guide for the purposeful traveler and food adventurer

By Mic Staff
May 15, 2017
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Aug. 16, 2017
By Melissa Kravitz

A brief history of how swan floats became the status symbol of the summer

According to search data, swans floats are on their way out, and unicorns are at an all-time high.

No tent, no problem: These companies will help you go camping without any of the fuss

By Kate Bratskeir
Aug. 16, 2017
They'll find a campground and even provide accommodations — from a tent to a mobile camper.

Out of Office: Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse

By Mic Staff
Aug. 15, 2017
All of the information you need for the perfect eclipse-viewing experience
Aug. 2, 2017

Popular Japanese street food makes its way to NYC

July 24, 2017

The history of tequila

Aug. 15, 2017
By Melissa Kravitz

To celebrate the eclipse, this 73-year-old grandma is planning an epic family reunion

Claudia Tropila has been planning this multi-generational trip to Casper, Wyoming, since 2015.

Why do hotels still put a Bible in the nightstand?

By Melissa Kravitz
Aug. 11, 2017
The practice started in the 1800s, but many argue it's no longer relevant today.

For $401, you can watch the eclipse on a Delta flight — if you book right now

By Ali Wunderman
Aug. 10, 2017
Avoid the eclipse crowds by flying above them.

You know them all too well: 9 types of flyers that make air travel a nightmare

By Alex Orlov
Aug. 10, 2017
Are you guilty of these crimes?

To relax, April Bloomfield leaves the city and cooks batches of tomato sauce

By Melissa Kravitz
Aug. 10, 2017
In her upstate New York respite, she also experiments with ramen broth, grills, and drinks local beer.
Aug. 10, 2017
By Alex Orlov

How to get compensated for flight issues, from free drinks to a $3,000 credit

We talked to industry insiders about what to do before, during, and after your flight — you can even claim money for a flight that happened three years ago.

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: How to get the best view outside of the path of totality

By Alex Orlov
Aug. 8, 2017
If you live in New York, Los Angeles or another city outside the eclipse's direct path, here's what you need to know.

A look at Spain’s only ham museum — a temple to the country’s most delicious export

By Melissa Kravitz
Aug. 8, 2017
Surprisingly, this Barcelona attraction is more than a cheesy tourist trap.

To take the best solar eclipse photos, follow these tips from pro photographers

By Soo Youn
Aug. 7, 2017
Whether you plan on using a smartphone, DSLR or Go Pro, here's what you need to know before Aug. 21.

Taste test: The best cold brew you can buy

By Alex Orlov
Aug. 7, 2017
Our testers included former baristas — and the results were surprising.