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    The key to eating like a local abroad? Learn food phrases.

    Ditch Google translate and make some mistakes.
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    How to set price alerts to find the cheapest flights

    Let these algorithms do the heavy lifting for you to score deals on flights.

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    July 4 looks like summer’s peak travel nightmare. Here’s how to prepare.

    When to drive, what roads to avoid and other crucial travel information for the Fourth of July weekend.

    • Alexis Benveniste
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    Everything you need to know about traveling to Germany

    Germany has welcomed back travelers. Here is some expert advice for visiting this summer.

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    Cooking at a vacation rental? 6 tips for success.

    Vacation rental houses can take you out of your cooking comfort zone — if you try to do too much. Here's how to simplify things.

    • Gabe Hiatt
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    The real meaning behind Italians’ hand gestures

    Living in Italy and learning the language has taught me there’s a gesture for almost everything.

    • Kate Wheeler
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    Your guide to planning a European vacation

    Our best advice on how to get there, explore and save money.

    • Natalie B. Compton
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    You asked: Can I get a refund from airlines if I have covid?

    Most airlines want to see proof of a positive test and evaluate your case before approving a refund for your flight.

    • Natalie B. Compton
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    What it’s like to rent from Turo, a car-sharing app

    Rental car companies were wildly expensive, so I turned to a peer-to-peer rental platform for the first-time.

    • Amanda Finnegan
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    How to save money on road trips as gas prices soar

    You can’t control prices at the pump, but you can control where else you spend.

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    The do’s and don’ts for an unpredictable summer of flying

    Air travel is the wild west right now. Here’s how to make it through.

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    Yellowstone partially reopens after historic flooding

    Visitors can explore the park’s southern loop, home to Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake.

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    8 destinations to escape extreme heat this summer

    While you can't predict the unpredictable, you can follow these trends to more palatable temperatures around the world.

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    Everything you need for the return of travel

    As pandemic restrictions lift around the world, travel feels possible once again. By The Way can help you navigate planning.

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    Summer travel is chaos. Here are 8 things to know.

    Experts say airlines will continue to be stressed moving into the busy summer season.

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    Everything to know about the Yellowstone closure

    Should you cancel a summer visit to Yellowstone National Park? Your questions, answered.

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    Asia is slowly reopening to travelers. Here’s where you can go.

    Thailand, Bali, the Philippines and other destinations are welcoming back tourists.

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    A hater’s guide to Las Vegas

    Here are some things to do in Las Vegas if you hate gambling but love hiking, art and food.

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    6 tips for traveling internationally with children under 5

    FDA scientists said vaccines are safe for infants and young kids. Here's how to avoid meltdowns while traveling with them.

    • Natalie Preddie
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    Airport parking is a mess. Here’s how to avoid headaches.

    Demand for parking is high in a travel industry rebounding from a pandemic lull.

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