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Outdoor Adventure
I Crashed, Stalled, and Slayed a Few Dragons at Dirt Bike Camp in British Columbia
Five days of off-road motorcycling challenged more than my riding skills. It reminded me what travel feels like when you stop trying to plan every moment.
October 1, 2026 08:30 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Kyoto, Japan - Jan 25, 2023: Sannenzaka and Yasaka Pagoda with snow
Off The Tourist Trail
I’m a Tour Guide in Tokyo. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.
October 1, 2026 02:58 AM
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Yukari Sakamoto
A snow-capped Mount Denali with streaks of clouds in front of it in Denali National Park
Trending News
Why 2027 Is the Year to Visit Denali National Park
September 29, 2026 08:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
view of an airplane wing with the sun shining and clouds below
Air Travel News
Here’s Why You Need to Know What Type of Plane You’ll Fly On—And How to Find Out
September 29, 2026 03:52 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Exterior view of Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager surrounded by water and a snowy and icy cliff in the background
Expedition Cruises
6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage
September 28, 2026 06:48 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Fifth Avenue Hotel suite with teal walls and dark wood furnishings
Hotels
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?
September 28, 2026 04:27 PM
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Chris Dong
An American Airlines airplane flying upward
Air Travel News
American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It
September 25, 2026 07:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
History + Culture
Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris
November 30, 2021 07:28 PM
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Sylvie Corbet
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
Food + Drink
Eat Well, Do Good: Restaurants That Give Back
November 30, 2021 07:15 PM
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Billie Cohen
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
COVID + Travel
New COVID Variant Spurs Cascade of International Travel Bans
November 29, 2021 05:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
COVID + Travel
Why Some Fully Vaccinated Foreign Travelers Still Can’t Enter the U.S.
November 26, 2021 08:51 AM
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Victoria Milko
Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport
Air Travel News
Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
November 24, 2021 12:42 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
Food + Drink
The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers
November 24, 2021 12:22 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
COVID + Travel
Is It Time for Kids to Cruise Again?
November 24, 2021 09:56 AM
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Fran Golden
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
AFAR Approved
Apple’s AirPods Pro Are a Game Changer for Travelers, and You Can Get Them for Over 30 Percent off Now
November 23, 2021 04:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
Islands
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
November 23, 2021 02:00 PM
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Mariette Williams
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
Packing Tips + Gear
Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection
November 23, 2021 12:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
History + Culture
A Thoughtful and Inclusive Tour of Historic Charleston Plantations
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Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
COVID + Travel
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
November 22, 2021 08:14 PM
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Billie Cohen
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
Health + Wellness
The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk
November 22, 2021 04:55 PM
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Louis Chude-Sokei
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses on a Winter Trip to Minnesota
Travel for Good
How to Support Latinx-Owned Businesses in Minnesota
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“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”
Health + Wellness
“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”
November 22, 2021 04:27 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Engaging the World Through Touch
Health + Wellness
Engaging the World Through Touch
November 22, 2021 04:25 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Minnesota’s Best Museums, According to Latinx Artist Luis Fitch
Museums + Galleries
Minnesota’s Best Museums, According to Latinx Artist Luis Fitch
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The Thai Touch: Mingle with Locals on a Thailand Tour
History + Culture
The Thai Touch: Mingle with Locals on a Thailand Tour
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Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World
Travel for Good
Intrepid Travel Works to Change the Way We See the World
November 22, 2021 01:23 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
A blindfolded woman rides a horse
Health + Wellness
Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022
November 22, 2021 11:32 AM
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Staff
Austria to Close to Leisure Travel During New National Lockdown
COVID + Travel
Austria to Close to Leisure Travel During New National Lockdown
November 19, 2021 06:17 PM
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Michelle Baran
10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria
History + Culture
10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria
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Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition
Health + Wellness
Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition
November 19, 2021 12:45 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Smell Your Way to Better Travel Memories
Health + Wellness
Smell Your Way to Better Travel Memories
November 19, 2021 12:45 PM
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Maggie Downs
Our Brains Make Taste Memories When We Travel—Here’s How
Health + Wellness
Our Brains Make Taste Memories When We Travel—Here’s How
November 19, 2021 12:45 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria
Natural Wonders
The Healing Power of Nature in Bavaria
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A Tour of Accra’s Most Inventive Cuisine
Food + Drink
A Tour of Accra’s Most Inventive Cuisine
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An Indigenous Auckland Adventure
Epic Trips
An Indigenous Auckland Adventure
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