Kori Perten

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Senior Travel Editor

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Late Checkout

Thrillist presents 'Late Checkout,' bringing you the most unique Airbnbs, bucket list hotels, and extraordinary places to stay around the world.

Late Checkout: Airbnbs, Hotels & Where to Stay Around the World

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Picture this: A dinner table abuzz with activity under the glow of string lights.

Adventure Doesn’t Mean Roughing It at This Luxury French Alps Retreat

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The Only National Park in the Northeast Feels Like the Edge of the World

Pioneer Guest Cabins

Sometimes we want a luxury beach vacation.

Commune with Nature in These Dreamy Cabin Rentals

Amtrak Vacations

When it comes to long haul journeys, we’re big fans of sleeper trains: They offer up scenic views, allow you to feel grounded, and—perhaps most importantly—tend to be more eco-friendly than road tripping.

Here’s Everything You Need to Survive an Overnight Train

Offset

For Earth Month, we’re passing the mic to experts across regenerative tourism, inspiring our audience to reconsider how they experience the world around them with a carbon-minded vacation.

Offset: The Future of Eco-Conscious Travel

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Whether you're driving, flying, or taking the train, there's no doubt about it—With great travel comes a great amount of waste.

10 Products That Help Minimize Waste While Traveling

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The drive from Oslo to Bergen, Norway is the kind of beautiful that threatens to ruin any other road trip you might once have found breathtaking.

Essential Tips for Renting a Car Overseas

Swiss Travel System

The red and white train winds its way across the snow-covered Alps.

See the Alps Through Panoramic Glass on a Scenic Train in Switzerland

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A team of dogs pulls a sled across a frozen wonderland, exuberant tongues lolling.

Epic Alaska Adventures to Embark on This Winter

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Trains have long been linked to the holiday season, from the invention of the railways and the subsequent ability to visit family in the 19th century to chugga-chugging model trains encircling Christmas trees and Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved The Polar Express.

Ho-Ho-Hop Aboard These Festive Holiday Train Rides

Return Ticket

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Even if you’ve mastered traveling locally on the cheap, vacationing abroad is a whole different ball game.

11 Expert Tips for Saving Money When Traveling Abroad

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If you were to visit the seaside city of Salem, Massachusetts, in the winter, spring, or summer, you’d likely consider it the picture of a charming New England town, albeit not a particularly sleepy one.

Explore This Spooky New England City with a Modern-Day Witch

The Mighty Mushroom

Thrillist is celebrating fabulous fungi in all its forms—as a chef's ingredient, a go-to staple in vegan dishes, a provider of extra umami in cocktails, and even for its potential healing properties.

Mighty Mushroom: Recipes and Health Benefits of Mushrooms

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Most people eat lots of plants and mushrooms in their everyday lives, so it's understandable if you've ever seen a tasty-looking piece of flora or fungi in the woods and wondered if it was safe to eat.

Kori Perten

Latest Posts From Kori

Adventure Doesn’t Mean Roughing It at This Luxury French Alps Retreat

Alpine activities and chef-prepared meals await at Chalet Pelerin.

The Only National Park in the Northeast Feels Like the Edge of the World

It’s a briny seaside paradise.

Commune with Nature in These Dreamy Cabin Rentals

Run off to the woods (air-conditioning included).

Here’s Everything You Need to Survive an Overnight Train

Stay comfortable, entertained, and well-rested on board.

10 Products That Help Minimize Waste While Traveling

Want to travel more sustainably? Begin by starting small.

Essential Tips for Renting a Car Overseas

Because your next international road trip should be easy and fun.

See the Alps Through Panoramic Glass on a Scenic Train in Switzerland

From Zermatt to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express.

Epic Alaska Adventures to Embark on This Winter

Cold but beautiful.

Ho-Ho-Hop Aboard These Festive Holiday Train Rides

Santa visits, holiday lights, and… cocktails?

11 Expert Tips for Saving Money When Traveling Abroad

Sidestep any pricy surprises with these effective tricks.

Explore This Spooky New England City with a Modern-Day Witch

This tour of Salem, Massachusetts has all the sights and spells.

Harvest Edible Plants & Mushrooms with These Amazing Workshops Around the World

If you're new to foraging, here's everything you need to get started—classes, tools, and all.