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The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Mar 1, 2026

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5 min read

The 11 Most Colorful Wildflower Blooms in the World and When They Peak

Plus: Belgium’s most charming cities, Holi around the globe, and a next-level reef stay.

Outdoor

Three Iconic National Parks Just Scrapped Their Reservation Systems

Feb 28, 2026

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6 min read

Three Iconic National Parks Just Scrapped Their Reservation Systems

And it's a bad idea.

Food & Drink

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

Feb 27, 2026

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9 min read

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

Plus, where to eat, play, and stay in all the FIFA host cities

Nickolaus Hines

Epic Stays

15 New Hotels That Are Setting the Tone for 2026

Feb 26, 2026

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5 min read

15 New Hotels That Are Setting the Tone for 2026

February’s latest hotel openings pack a punch.

Travel Hacks

Here's When Buying Two One-Way Flights Is Cheaper Than a Round-Trip Ticket

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

Here's When Buying Two One-Way Flights Is Cheaper Than a Round-Trip Ticket

There are specific scenarios where booking two one-ways saves money or gives you flexibility that a round-trip simply can’t.

Travel Hacks

With Travel Costs Surging Around the 2026 World Cup, Rail Travel Enters the Mix

Feb 18, 2026

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7 min read

With Travel Costs Surging Around the 2026 World Cup, Rail Travel Enters the Mix

The easiest way to city-hop in 2026

Travel Hacks

The Passport Oversight That Could End Your Trip Before It Starts

Feb 11, 2026

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7 min read

The Passport Oversight That Could End Your Trip Before It Starts

You might want to check how many passports pages you have left.

Travel Hacks

Feb 4, 2026

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9 min read

The Delta and Starbucks In-Air Coffeehouse Shows the Benefits of Airline Loyalty at 30,000 Feet

Coffee tastings, Costa Rica, and a smarter take on loyalty.

Tim Wenger

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Food & Drink

In Dublin, Pints Pair Best with Cold-Sea Plunges

Plus, where to eat, play, and stay in all the FIFA host cities

BYNickolaus Hines

Feb 27, 2026

Food & Drink

To Truly Understand Tequila, You Have to Know These 5 Mexican States

A deeper look at where tequila really comes from

BYNickolaus Hines

Jan 20, 2026

Food & Drink

All of the Food You Can’t Take Through Airport Security

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BYNickolaus Hines

Nov 21, 2025

Food & Drink

How to Find the Next Big Restaurant Before the Hype

From ‘Knife Edge’ Host Jesse Burgess

BYNickolaus Hines

Oct 17, 2025

Nickolaus HinesFood-and-drink traveler. Editorial Content Director at Matador. Award-winning writer/editor. Denver.

Tim WengerTim is a Colorado-based journalist covering travel through the lens of technology, urbanism, and conservation.

Suzie DundasMN's commissioning editor. Guidebook author. Covering public lands, active travel, and the outdoors

Katie Gavin

Kelsey WilkingTravel. Rinse. Repeat.

Debbie Gonzalez CanadaDebbie Gonzalez Canada specializes in public participation in environmental issues. She has been working for Matador Network since 2013, where she is now the SEO editor and a contributing writer.