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Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?

Air Travel News

How Worried Should We Really Be About Airplane Safety Right Now?

Is a growing sense of anxiety about flying based on reality or headline hype? We asked aviation analysts and insiders.

March 29, 2024 10:53 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A meal tray in an Air France business class seat

Air Travel News

Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?

From bibimbap to Ethiopian doro wat, handcrafted cheese to Icelandic craft gin, these are some of the best food and drinks we’ve had at cruising altitude.

March 05, 2024 08:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Spring Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

Where to Travel Next

4 Days in Washington, D.C.—Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in the Nation’s Capital

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

Lufthansa business class seats including one in the lie-flat position with a pillow and blanket atop it

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Lesser-Known Hack for Upgrading Your Flight at a Discount

Here’s how to try your luck for cheaper first-class, business-class, and premium economy seats on dozens of airlines worldwide.

January 18, 2024 05:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

A collage illustration of bags and tape measures meant to serve as representation of carry-on requirements and restrictions.

Packing Tips + Gear

A Guide to Carry-On Luggage Restrictions

How big is too big?

January 03, 2024 02:01 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Flowering almond tree grove blossoms in California

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in March

From the streets of Valencia to Chicago, these spring destinations are not to be missed.

December 30, 2023 01:52 PM

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Mark Ellwood

close-up of a hand writing out a checklist in a notebook

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Ultimate Travel Checklist: 9 Steps to a Stress-Free Trip

A step-by-step guide to making sure you don’t forget anything important in the rush to get out the door.

November 21, 2023 01:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

See-through biosphere illuminated by light at night in the winter

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it on the road, seas, or on skis.

October 25, 2023 03:10 PM

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Mark Ellwood

How to Get an International Driver’s Permit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get an International Driver’s License

Driving legally in a foreign country isn’t as easy as just showing up with your license. In many cases, you’ll need a special permit.

September 27, 2023 11:19 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees

Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.

September 26, 2023 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

15 Incredible Ancient Ruins Around the World to Visit

UNESCO World Heritage

17 of the World’s Most Incredible Ancient Ruins

These UNESCO World Heritage sites in Lebanon, Scotland, and Ethiopia are all worth the trip.

August 25, 2023 05:46 PM

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Pat Tompkins

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