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Nearly 400,000 people travel between Canada and the US daily, and one of the best parts of living in Victoria, British Columbia, is its relative proximity to the state of Washington.

Aside from her talents as a chef, Julia Child is famous for saying a lot of smart things. Perhaps best known is "People who love to eat are always the best people." Well, people who love to cook come pretty close. But Julia has a quote for that, too. “To be a good cook,” she said, “you have to have a love of the good, a love of hard work, and a love of creating.” The same could be said about being a good mom.

Throughout April, we're honoring the ancient Arab tradition of hakawatis, or storytellers, highlighting the writers, performers, and poets who are driving the conversation around what it means to be Arab American today—and celebrating the rich culture and histories of the diaspora.

In 2022, the flower-bedecked, lakeside town of Gérardmer in the Vosges mountains was rattled by a spate of vandalism attacks.

There’s always a moment in the journey from Dublin to London – which I make every month or two, taking the land-and-sea route via Holyhead instead of flying – when I stop what I’m doing – reading or writing or chatting to the person next to me – and think: you don’t get to enjoy this from 40,000ft.

My husband and I married in November 2023, but we've been together for over five years. I've seen his journey from flight instruction in rink-a-dink piston planes to flying passenger jetliners.

It wasn't a surprise to Julie Lenkoff's family that she was going on another cruise.

When the McNeal Mansion was built in 1890 as a family home for New Jersey industrialist Andrew McNeal, it was one of the grandest in the area.

Before I had children, my work as a research scientist meant frequent travel. I specialised in nature conservation and discovered that I was pregnant with my first child on a visit to an Ethiopian colleague’s field site in the Bale Mountains. The motherhood penalty in academia is high, and when my husband was offered a post in Shetland, I handed in my notice in the hope of finding a new job that would allow a better work-life balance.

In our 5 Shops series, we'll point you in the direction of our favorite independent shops across some of the world's best cities. From food markets and bookshops to vintage and homegrown design stores, we've found a diverse and exciting mix of local retailers where you can pick up one-of-a-kind pieces.

On Sunday, travelers on Carnival Cruise Line's Legend ship will return home after a relaxing weeklong vacation in the Caribbean.

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, two cruise lines are in search of alternate ports where their ships can dock when their current voyages conclude.

There are two t's in Toronto, and if you pronounce the second one, you're visiting. This isn't the city's only outsider-tell, nor is Toronto the city's only name: It was Toronto's very own Drake—who appeared on the cover of his 2016 multiplatinum album, Views, sitting on the edge of the iconic CN Tower—who melodically dubbed the city The Six. The moniker stuck. Now the reference is as Toronto as “We the North” chants at Raptors games.

London’s rich history, iconic landmarks and vibrant culture lend themselves to unique souvenirs that encapsulate the dynamic city’s essence. When a fridge magnet just won’t cut it, here are 10 ideas for London-themed mementos that you can bring home to remind you of your trip.

In most cases, major airlines have a significant presence in the city where their headquarters is located. For example, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is almost synonymous with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Once upon a time, people used to get dressed up for planes. Luckily, that time is no more. While gentlemen used to dress accordingly for business travel in their tailored finery, that trend has long since waned. If you’re embarking on a long journey—whether it’s by air, road, or rail—cultural norms have literally and figuratively loosened up.

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in properties listed for rent on its site. But even when the ban takes effect from the end of April, how can you be sure that a property owner isn’t spying on you?

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Amy Beihl, a 32-year-old working in digital consulting, about her decision to buy a 1/21st stake in five European vacation properties in 2022 through August Collections instead of purchasing her own home in the US. The conversation was edited for length and clarity.

If you're planning your first solo trip, make it quick and close by.

A major transformation is underway at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

As spring break approaches, not every family can manage a tropical getaway. For those looking to enjoy quality time with the kids without traveling too far from home, there are plenty of fun options. A variety of hotels offer indoor pools and water parks perfect for playful afternoons swimming alongside your little ones. Or discover the sights and attractions of a nearby city, enjoying prized family time as you explore new places together. Here are 6 Ontario hotels that will help you create March break memories close to home.