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Outdoor activities include hiking at T.O. Chattanooga features museums, shopping, and arts scene as well as kayaking and paddling on the Tennessee River. Explore more in

(It’s not her faultembarazadameans pregnant, whileavergonzadameans embarrassed, who knew?) For nearly half of its supported languages, the app offers audio translationsand that number keeps growing. The Good:Google’s translations are incredibly comprehensive, if occasionally clunky. Credit: Felix Choo / Alamy The Bad:When it comes to Asian characters, results can be nonsensical. On a Chinese menu, “eggplant with basil” somehow became “nine eggplant.” Number of Languages:249, with at least 70 offering voice translations (at last count)....

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There are roughly 3,800 captive elephants in Thailand. nong2/Getty Images InThailand, its very easy to encounter an elephant. Some sites allow quiet observation, as you admire the massive animals from afar. Credit:nong2/Getty Images Other tourist venues offer activities like feeding, riding, or bathing with elephants. Another warning sign is if the elephants perform in shows or demonstrations, like painting, Higgins said. A true sanctuary will never encourage or force any animal to interact with people, especially tourists....

States Cities Countries Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times to travel in America, but it doesn’t have to be the most nightmarish. Although it’s true that the holiday is known to drive up plane ticket prices and turn airports across the U.S. downright chaotic, the experience of sharing a feast with family orescapingfamily, if that’s more your style is priceless. This season, let us help plan a stress-free weekend away with packing tips, hotel deals, air travel updates, handy app recommendations, and more....

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If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Hurry, theyre selling out fast. Shoppers even compared the$20 Avia 5000 Performance SneakerstoNew Balances 530 style, which is $100. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Francesca Fasciglione The breathable mesh upper and durable lightweight bottom make them comfy from every angle. They dont feel overly constricting and still provide the necessary support and cushion. The shoesare more than just shopper-approved, theyre a fan-favorite with over 2,600 perfect reviews....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. This durable, compact tool will be your new go-to travel companion. This luggage strap is made of a strong material, so it maintains its hold well. Credit:Travel + Leisure / Madison Woiten Another reviewer, who called the luggage strap perfect for flight attendants, said, I love this! In the winter, I can use it to strap my coat to my bag....

When you think ofan oasis of bright-blue water, Idaho probably doesnt come to mind. To get there, travelers must paddle up the Snake River near the tiny town of Buhl, Idaho. The crystal-clear waters of the Blue Heart Spring are shockingly blue. Iamraffnovais/Getty Images The best launch point is nearBanbury Rentals, which rents paddleboards and kayaks and offers guided day trips. It takes between 35 and 45 minutes to paddle from Banbury to the Blue Heart Spring passage....

‘The One in Vegas’ is finally a reality. CallingFriendsnothing short of phenomenal, Peter van Roden, senior vice president of Warner Bros. The all-ages activation opens later this year at MGM Grand a property with its own ties to Hollywood. Credit:Courtesy of Original X Productions Courtesy of Original X Productions Courtesy of Original X Productions Courtesy of Original X Productions

Gulf Hagas is a hidden gem in Maine, known only to locals and in-the-know travelers. For travelers flying into Maine, the nearest airport is inBangor, about a two-hour drive away. Because the area is quite isolated, having a vehicle is necessary. Credit:Mauricio Handler/Getty Images When choosing a rental, keep in mind youll also be traversing some dirt roads along the way. The Rim Trail is moderately challenging, spanning about eight miles round-trip....

This was supposed to be a story about a place. (Alma and her sister do, in fact, live on the property.) “Alma means soul,” one of our guides (and translators) tells us. Courtesy of Alisha Prakash “She’s the soul of the kitchen.” But this hidden gem of a town and more importantly, the people in it continued to surprise me. It’s to appreciate how long it takes to make, and where it came from....