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Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places

Here’s how to explore Yellowstone, according to the experts.

April 09, 2024 03:16 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 03, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Scenery of Shiretoko in Hokkaido, Shari-cho, Midsummer

Outdoor Adventure

In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.

March 22, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Hiking + Cycling

6 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)

Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is obtaining the permit, but the crowd-free experience in these pristine destinations is worth the effort.

March 20, 2024 04:18 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

A traditional geisha entertainer photographed from behind carrying a red umbrella and walking on a street in Kyoto

The crackdown comes amid concerns about overtourism and bad tourist behavior.

March 12, 2024 06:10 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Work From Anywhere? Here Are 9 Places We Can Personally Recommend.

AFAR’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 29, 2024 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Hillside casitas at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona with red and sandy-hued rock formations in the background

Family Travel

These Are Our Favorite Places to Visit for Spring Break

Whether you’re looking for sun or snow, a city break or a nature-filled escape, these editor-approved spring break travel destinations are foolproof.

February 27, 2024 08:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Everything Guide to Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

Where to Go in Spring

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Is Starting Soon—Here’s What to Know

The best places to see cherry blossoms, plus where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2024 11:58 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

6 Most Beautiful Spring Train Rides Around the World

Trains

8 Train Rides to Take for Stunning Spring Scenery

Take in the best of spring with a trip on a Japanese bullet train or a vintage railcar in England.

February 09, 2024 01:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

In the Magazine

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California

National Parks

These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024

You’ll want to mark your calendars: Here are key dates when reservations will become available for the national parks requiring them in 2024—and how to secure a spot.

December 27, 2023 10:00 AM

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Michelle Baran

The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Aerial view of the bowed, grass-covered rooftop of the Museum of Ethnography in Hungary

Museums + Galleries

Why Hungary Is an Epic Vacation for Culture Lovers

From Michelin-starred restaurants to Europe’s newest cultural district, Budapest’s top experiences speak to past, present, and future.

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