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National GeographicAug 31, 2026

We Took Our Kid to the Ends of the Earth. Here’s What It Taught Us.

A travel writer who’s taken her son everywhere, from a Zambian safari at age four to Antarctica at seven, shares the lessons that actually hold up.

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Elsewhere
Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceThe child thought it would be bigger.
Waitomo Glowworm CavesAttractionWaitomo, New ZealandDiscover Waitomo home of New Zealand's world-famous tourist attractions.
South Luangwa National ParkSightChipata, ZambiaA team handled everything on safari here.
Johan Cruijff ArenaSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsThe author attended an Ajax soccer match here.
All Blacks ExperienceSightAuckland, New ZealandAn experience chosen by the child.

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AfarAug 25

Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter

On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.

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GreenlandSightNuuk, GreenlandArctic island with northernmost settlements on its west coast.
PatagoniaNeighborhoodPunta Arenas, ChileRegion for hiking past glaciers and exploring fjords.
IcelandSightReykjavík, IcelandIt is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.
CanadaSightOttawa, CanadaHome to 60 percent of the global polar bear population.
Skara BraeSightKirkwall, United Kingdom5,000-year-old Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands.
ShetlandSightLerwick, United KingdomIsles with Viking-era longhouses and Iron Age homes.
NunavutSightIqaluit, CanadaArea where polar bears may be seen traversing ice floes.
QuébecSightQuebec City, CanadaFar northern area with pebble beaches where polar bears may be seen.
McMichael Canadian Art CollectionMuseumVaughan, CanadaOntario museum dedicated to the Group of Seven artists.
SaxmanSightKetchikan, United StatesTlingit town in Alaska with cultural encounters.
Alaska Native Heritage CenterMuseumAnchorage, United StatesCultural center in Anchorage for indigenous encounters.
Petroglyph BeachSightWrangell, United StatesBeach on Wrangell Island dotted with ancient symbols.

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AfarAug 19

To Really See Antarctica, Go Scuba Diving

On a dry-suit diving expedition, you’ll glimpse the true extent of Antarctica’s surprisingly abundant ecosystem—which sustains more than 9,000 marine species.

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Aurora ExpeditionsPlaceFirst cruise operator to offer scuba diving as an excursion
Sylvia EarlePlaceShip named after renowned marine biologist
Barrientos IslandSightExtending 1.71 by 0.54 km, surface area 65 hectares.
Reef Life SurveyPlaceWorks with Aurora to document marine species
Recess CoveSight

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 24, 2025

The Most Romantic Couples Cruises to Book for 2026

Stroll cobblestoned streets in Europe or drink Champagne on pink-sand beaches on these romantic sailings.

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Princess CruisesPlaceMediterranean, United Statesoffers balcony dining, spa, movies, adults-only space
EphesusHotelKusadasi, Turkeyguided walks through ancient ruins are manageable and engaging
Celebrity CruisesPlaceCaribbean, United Statesoffers Infinite Veranda staterooms, specialty dining, SEA Thermal Suite
Quark ExpeditionsPlaceAntarctic, Antarcticaprogramed around shared daily exploration, Zodiac landings, wildlife encounters
Regent Seven Seas CruisesPlaceMediterranean, United Statesall-inclusive structure covers excursions, dining, and beverages
CunardPlaceMediterranean, United Statesoffers formal evenings, live music, ballroom dancing, afternoon tea
Queen VictoriaPlaceMediterranean, United Statesvisits Spanish ports such as Messina and Barcelona
AzamaraPlaceSpainemphasizes longer stays and overnights in ports
Viking River CruisesPlaceDanube, Austriasailing along the Danube through Vienna, Budapest, and Passau

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

The Coolest Places Around the World From Where You Can Mail a Letter

Send snail mail from high up in the mountains or under the sea at these postal landmarks around the world.

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Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceTower with a first-level post office.
Port LockroySightGoudier Island, AntarcticaWorld's southernmost post office, museum, penguin colony.
Hideaway IslandSightMele, VanuatuIslet with the world's only underwater post office.
North Everest Base CampSightTingri, ChinaLocation of the world's highest temporary post office.
Dal LakeSightSrinagar, IndiaLake with a floating post office.
Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaCave system with an underground post office.
MolokaiNeighborhoodHoolehua, United StatesIsland with a post office that mails coconuts.

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