Karla Demery

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Published 26 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Train travel is gaining popularity across the United States, and it’s not hard to see why. With growing concerns about plane safety, exorbitant airline baggage fees, and the environmental impact of flying, more travelers are making the switch each year. Amid this train travel boom, one Amtrak itinerary is taking things to the next level. This coast-to-coast journey stops in some of the most iconic cities in...

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Published 13 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account ID 30244787 © Ml12nan | Dreamstime.com As travelers search for more relaxed and affordable ways to explore the world, cruising continues to grow in popularity. From voyages between the many Caribbean islands to scenic sailings along the Alaskan coast, there are many itinerary options for just about any traveler. However, there’s a lesser-known category of cruises offering even greater value than the standard...

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Published 45 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Radu Bercan / Shutterstock.com For many Americans, booking a European summer getaway may feel like a dream come true, but for many locals, it’s becoming more of a nightmare. In many cities around the continent, overtourism is a serious problem. From crowded streets to rising housing prices, European communities are reaching their limits. Many residents feel their neighborhoods are being overrun and reshaped to...

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Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Hundreds of years before the United States was founded in 1776, an expansive adobe village known as Taos Pueblo was already standing in what is now northern New Mexico. This settlement was constructed between 1000 and 1450 AD, making it one of North America's oldest continuously inhabited buildings. Taos Pueblo isn't just a historic site stuck in the past. Unlike many ancient landmarks, it's a thriving community. Taos Natives still...

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Published 24 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account NOAA Ocean Exploration via Wikimedia Commons / AI Generated The ocean covers almost of the Earth’s surface, and over 95 percent remains unexplored. With so much of the ocean still a mystery, any new deep-sea discovery has the potential to reshape what scientists know about the planet. On a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) expedition in the Pacific Ocean, scientists encountered...