News & Features
News Stories by Carrie Seim
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International Traveler of Mystery: Istanbul
The curious and daring among you will discover the vibrant, gilded landscape of Istanbul, the city that straddles two continents. Visit the Blue Mosque, dine like royalty, and watch the whirling dirvishes.
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Ultimate Beatles Itinerary in London & Liverpool
It's been about 18,000 hard day's nights (er, 50 years) since The Beatles changed rock 'n' roll. And there's no better way to celebrate the milestone than with a Fab Four-themed adventure in Liverpool and London.
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Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley is Alive, Well, and Traveling
Despite the season finale, Dan Stevens (aka Matthew Crawley) was on hand to host the Big British Invite pop-up in NYC last week. We cornered him to talk about travel, British punk, and his go-to cocktail.
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Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Globe-Hopping Photographer Nigel Barker
Whether for work or play, Nigel Barker knows how to travel and look good doing it. The host of Oxygen's "The Face," now criss-crosses the globe with his gorgeous family in tow bound for all kinds of destinations from Tasmania to Alabama.
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The Year's Weirdest Travel Fashions
We get it. You want to sleep like a baby on the plane. But do you have to dress like one? From adult onesies to designer surgical masks, travelers have made iffy (at best) style choices in the last year.
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What it's Like: Christmas Celeb-Spotting in LA
The holidays are...different in LA. There are Christmas trees to be decorated and peppermint lattes to be sipped, but in LA they come with A-listers. Here's how to celebrate a celeb-approved Christmas.
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Back to School: 10 Vacay 'Classes' in Maui
There are many joys of reaching the time when "back to school" no longer refers to you. Except when it comes to this Maui-based lesson plan. Think cocktail classes, ukelele lessons, and driver's ed on the Road to Hana.
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Fodor's Approved: Best Carry-On Bags
We know you hate waiting at baggage claim as much as we do. So we scooped up 'the best' carry-on bags available and road-tested them to come up with this hard-won, Fodor's-Approved list of the cream of the crop.
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Tourist Traps to Skip This Summer
We've all done it. We've all fallen victim to the siren call of the tourist trap—the restaurant that is avoided at all cost by any and all locals. Heed our warnings, and skip these on your summer travels.
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International Traveler of Mystery: Papua New Guinea
A quick flight from Brisbane alights in the untouched South Pacific Neverland that is Papua New Guinea. The few that dare visit find prime scuba spots, enchanted tree houses, and fascinating culture.
