The new vacation flex? Waking up without a hangover.

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Gen Z is driving a rise in sober tourism, and the industry is changing in response.

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How baklava is made at the oldest restaurant in Turkey's culinary capital

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Imam Cagdas has been making baklava the same way since 1887: entirely by hand, without any automation. The Gaziantep shop is now in its fifth generation of ownership, with Burhan Cagdas carrying on the craft his forefathers passed down to him.

As a travel writer, I've stayed in tons of hotels with my kids — these 5 habits make all the difference

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A young boy reads a book while sitting in a chair in a hotel room.
The author often travels with her kids, and has found that asking for a corner room often gives them a little extra space.

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When I moved abroad, I left my parents behind in Mexico. I didn't expect our relationship to change so dramatically.

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Santiago Barraza Lopez and his parents
The author (middle) grew closer to his parents after moving abroad.

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We spent 92 hours in an Amtrak roomette. Despite our many struggles and the $1,765 price tag, we'd do it again.

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I spent 92 hours on Amtrak's Sunset Limited with my girlfriend in a roomette.

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I've traveled all over the US and driven most of Route 66. These quirky towns and cities are worth the stop.

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The writer posing against a car on Route 66.
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I flew Southwest for the first time since it changed everything. Having A-List elite status made things a lot easier.

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The back of the seat.
The back of the seat just had the tray table.

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United is rolling out 'basic business class' to make premium flying cheaper. Here's how it will work.

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United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — but less flexible.
United wants more people to book its premium seats, so it found a way to make them cheaper — though less flexible.

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I upgraded to Amtrak's business class for $50. As nice as my 8-hour ride was, I'll probably stick with coach.

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My eight-hour ride in Amtrak's business class allowed me to work on the move while also being quite comfortable.

Alexis Buncich

The most famous musician of all time from every state

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Swift at a stop on "The Eras Tour" in London.

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