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Four Ways to Have Fun in Mexico City From family fun time to finding vegan ice cream, Mexico City has something for everyone, and these are just four ways to enjoy one of the world’s biggest metropolitan areas. ADVERTISING

What to See in D.C. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom in Washington, D.C., and, if you are headed to the capital, here are 15 cool things to do that no one ever seems to mention.

How to Travel India Without Money Hitchhikers Guide to India: Follow two people as they travel around India with no money at all and learn how to get around the country with pennies in your pocket and still have an amazing and rewarding experience.

Lesbos in Limbo The Greek island of Lesbos could be nominated for a Nobel Peace prize because of the way residents have helped refugees but can its tourism industry survive?

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Travel and tourism is on the rise. This important economic sector added 7.2 million jobs worldwide last year. The travel industry now contributes nearly 10 percent to the global GDP, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.

These days, pets are hitting the roads more often and that begs the question: What about people with allergies? Here’s some advice on how to prevent an allergic reaction while your traveling. 

Are you ready for the next frontier of adventure travel? Jaunt, a leader in cinematic virtual reality, and Mountain Travel Sobek, a leading adventure travel operator, are putting their heads together to create a series of virtual reality travel films. 

When terror strikes, tweets aren’t enough, says Anne Perkins of the Guardian. Public sympathy is a corrupt currency and Pierce encourages people to help the victims by doing whatever they can to give of themselves.

Take a Lesson in Travel Style from Selena Gomez, the queen of Instagram, who will help you globetrot in style with these 10 travel tips learned through her Instagram feed. 

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