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Food + Drink
I’ve Watched Dubai’s Food Scene Evolve Over the Past Decade. It’s Never Been Better.
A longtime Dubai resident rounds up the city’s best homegrown restaurants, from a Michelin-starred kitchen to a comfort-food spot.
September 25, 2026 10:02 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Norway’s Next Architectural Masterpiece Is a Whale-Watching Museum in the Arctic Circle
Museums + Galleries
Enormous, Majestic, Endangered: See Whales up Close at This Groundbreaking Museum North of the Arctic Circle
September 25, 2026 03:26 AM
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Sarah Buder
People sitting on the waterfront in Düsseldorf, Germany with the city's Rhine Tower in the center of the image
Air Travel News
For the First Time, This German City Will Be Linked Directly to the U.S.—and the Flight Is All Business Class
September 24, 2026 06:39 PM
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Sophie Friedman
The Whit exterior with corinthian columns
Hotel News + Openings
New Orleans’s Newest Hotel Is a 19th-Century Mansion With a Wild Past
September 24, 2026 03:50 PM
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Jenny Adams
Left: Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK; right: Shibuya Scramble Crossing, Tokyo, Japan
Solo Travel
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers All Want Different Solo Travel Trips—Here’s Where They’re Going and Why
September 24, 2026 02:46 PM
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Joel Balsam
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Solo Travel
One of the Best Things a Mom Can Do Is Ditch Her Family to Travel
September 24, 2026 02:45 PM
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Michelle Stansbury
woman taking picture of desert village with phone
Solo Travel
My Secret to Meeting People While Traveling Solo? The “48-Hour Rule”
September 24, 2026 02:44 PM
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Hayley Domin
crowded street in amsterdam, the netherlands, with crowds of people walking along a street
Longreads
Why Blaming (and Shaming) Tourists Won’t Help Combat Overtourism
September 19, 2024 10:02 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Accessible Travel
This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers
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Visas + Passports
Americans Can Finally Renew Their Passports Online 24/7
September 18, 2024 01:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
A blue and green Clear and Precheck Only sign at Detroit Wayne Metro International Airport with Delta check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Is a Clear Membership Worth It? Here’s How to Try It for Free to Find Out
September 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Paul Rubio
A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City
September 17, 2024 01:24 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.
Stay Here Next
This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.
September 17, 2024 12:12 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Young, pregnant female traveler taking selfie photo in front of famous Panthenon temple and fountain in Rome.
Family Travel
Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One
September 16, 2024 04:28 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language
Accessible Travel
His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It
September 16, 2024 04:23 PM
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Sarah Katz
The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore
September 16, 2024 04:17 PM
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Charlene Fang
Exterior view of a United Airlines airplane ascending
Air Travel News
United Just Announced a Major New In-Flight Perk—and It’s Free
September 13, 2024 07:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
September 13, 2024 08:08 AM
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Matt Villano
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You
Air Travel News
These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
September 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 9, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
Summer 2024
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 9, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords
Cruise
On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?
September 7, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 6, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 6, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 6, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
Summer 2024
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 6, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 5, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
Trending News
For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 5, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
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