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The State of Gen Z & Young Millennial Travel, Vol. II

We surveyed 1,000 18- to 35-year-olds to discover how pop culture, the economy, and climate change are reshaping young adult travel.

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The Luxury of Logging Off—This Is Where Gen Z Is Going to Trade Online Followers for IRL Friendships

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Destinations That Deliver After Dark

How to Actually Afford That Dream Trip (And Lifestyle) While You’re Young

Christ the Redeemer statue up close.

Why Christ the Redeemer Belongs on Your Bucket List

Inside an Oktoberfest beer tent filled with crowds of people.

Anything but a Fridge Magnet: Oktoberfest Edition

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Winery Vignaluna: Home to Wine, Sustainability, and Sunset Serenades

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10 Iconic Cities & Hidden Gems You Simply Must Visit Before You Perish

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Live from Portugal

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May Travel Inspo: Where to Go and What to Do

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Take Your Taste Buds Abroad: 10 Cities with Mind-Blowing Food

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The Best Places to Travel on a Budget (Without Sacrificing the Experience)

Limestone cliffs at sunrise along Portugal's Algarve Coast

The Algarve Experience That Ruined Every Other Boat Ride

Peña Palace in Portugal with a bright yellow, domed tower and tiled facade

If Portugal Has a Fairytale Town, It’s Definitely Sintra

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