For a number of years, The New York Times has created a list of 52 places in the world to visit, then sent a reporter there to show us why. This year's list is different. It highlights places where positive change is happening — where endangered wild lands are being preserved, threatened species are being protected, historical wrongs are being acknowledged, fragile communities are being bolstered — and where travelers can be part of the change.

What You Need to Know About Facial Recognition at Airports  Customs officials aim to save time and increase security by ramping up the use of facial recognition. But what about privacy? From New York Times Travel, a biometrics specialist weighs in on the benefits and issues related to the technology.

Regret isn’t what you want to feel after traveling. Here’s how to avoid it. Vacations are supposed to be fun and are often expensive, so feelings of disappointment after your return can be especially acute. In this Washington Post article, experts outline common reasons people have regret, how to prevent it, and how to cope with those feelings if you weren’t able to head them off.

What an “Alternative” Tour of Europe’s Great Cities Is Like
Migrantour began in Turin, Italy, and now operates across Europe, offering travelers and residents a new perspective on multicultural cities, through the eyes of immigrants. In this AFAR article, Simone Lai shares the experience of a Migrantour in Turin.

What I Learned from Backpacking as a 40-Something In this article from TripSavvy, Greg Rodgers shares some lessons learned, including how travel keeps your brain young, why backpacking isn't a midlife crisis, hostel life for 40-something travelers, and how backpacking changes you.

Culture Calling: The Best Museum Openings Around the World in 2022 From a boundary-pushing Norwegian number to Egypt's much-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum (whose first stone was laid in 2002), these bastions of culture are flying the much-needed flag for art, architecture, and history around the globe. From Suitcase Magazine, here are five of the top museum openings for 2022.