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Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu
Restaurants + Cafés
Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu
May 31, 2019 11:35 AM
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Nicole Antonio
Know Before You Go: Tips for Transgender and Nonbinary Travelers
LGBTQ Travel
Know Before You Go: Tips for Transgender and Nonbinary Travelers
May 30, 2019 08:54 PM
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Alex Verman
What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia
History + Culture
What an American Journalist Learned About His Culture on a Holiday in Australia
May 30, 2019 06:07 PM
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Tony Horwitz
A Witness to History: Looking Back at the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC
Cities We Love
A Witness to History: Looking Back at the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC
May 30, 2019 05:29 PM
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John Newton
Right: Woman standing in the open window of a train carriage. Left: A meal on a table with a canyon in the background.
Train Travel
The Most Scenic Summer Train Rides in the World
May 30, 2019 04:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
May 30, 2019 02:06 PM
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Ann Shields
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
May 30, 2019 10:13 AM
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Ann Shields
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
Festivals + Events
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
May 29, 2019 06:36 PM
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Tim Chester
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
Art + Architecture
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
May 29, 2019 06:33 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
Trending News
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
May 29, 2019 05:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
Air Travel News
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
May 29, 2019 04:53 PM
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Colleen Long
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
Art + Architecture
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
May 29, 2019 04:00 PM
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Jake Emen
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
Where to Travel Next
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
May 29, 2019 03:10 PM
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Staff
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
May 29, 2019 10:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
Tips + News
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
May 29, 2019 10:22 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
Cities We Love
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
May 29, 2019 01:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
Hiking + Cycling
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
May 28, 2019 07:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
In the Magazine
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
May 28, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sara Button
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
May 25, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
Art + Culture
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
Outdoor Adventure
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
Epic Trips
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
May 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Zoe Baillargeon
Best European River Cruises
River Cruises
7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now
May 24, 2019 04:44 PM
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Elissa Garay
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
Where to Travel Next
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
May 24, 2019 12:15 PM
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Sherry Ott
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
Beaches
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
May 24, 2019 11:36 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
Festivals + Events
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
May 23, 2019 08:16 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
Museums + Galleries
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
May 23, 2019 06:45 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Natural Wonders
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
May 23, 2019 05:28 PM
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Michelle Baran
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