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Travelers do not seem deterred by the delta variant — yet. Fall may be a different story.

Many travelers seem to be having second thoughts about fall and winter travel, and are watching how the latest outbreak unfolds.

Masks and covid-19: Explaining the latest guidance from the CDC and other experts

Mask recommendations are back to help thwart the spread of the highly transmissible delta variant. We talked to experts about the latest CDC guidance and how to navigate this latest phase of the pandemic.

Set a tomato timer? Eat a frog? Be like Ike? Comparing 5 common productivity systems.

Our reporter compares and contrasts the Pomodoro Technique, Eat That Frog, Getting Things Done, the Eisenhower Matrix and the Ivy Lee Method.

Covid-19 could lead to cognitive decline, especially among older adults, new research suggests

Studies presented at an Alzheimer’s Association conference this week, not yet peer-reviewed, emphasize the need for vaccination, an association vice president said. “The best advice is don’t get covid.”

My family went to Germany five days after travel restrictions were lifted. Here’s what we learned.

For tourists in Germany, “Corona” rules are strict but easy to follow.
  • Jul 29

Go West? It’s possible, if travelers prepare for extreme weather and wildfires.

Experts have tips for traveling safely in the Western United States, including packing wisely, heeding warnings and buying insurance.
  • Jul 29

You asked: How do I find a coronavirus test in a foreign country?

What’s the best way to find a test before returning to the U.S.? By The Way Concierge offers advice and some recent first-hand knowledge.

What to know as Europe reopens to U.S. travelers

If you’re traveling to Europe this summer, stick to one country or travel with an organized group; save the Grand Tour for 2022. Grand Tour is UC. it’s a proper name

L.A. bounces back with breezy new stays, superheroes and movie magic

New things to do in Los Angeles include a motion-picture museum on the Miracle Mile and window-service tacos in Silver Lake.
  • Jul 28

Workcations are the new vacations. Here’s how to pull one off.

Furnished apartments, discounts for longer stays and worker-friendly amenities mean an extended vacation is more accessible than ever.

How to support someone going through a mentally tough time

Simone Biles made a very public withdrawal from the Olympic women’s gymnastics team final, citing a mental issue. Here’s how experts say people should respond to someone who needs to care for their mental health.

Why acne-fighting pimple patches are ‘here to stay’

Pimple patches, also known as acne stickers, can help make blemishes go away by reducing inflammation, preventing infection and minimizing picking.
  • Jul 27
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