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A turquoise bay filled with small white boats, backed by a small pebble beach and tree-covered cliffs
International Beaches
I Live in Barcelona. These Are the 10 Beaches I Take My Friends To.
For tranquil waves and ancient towns, these are the best stretches of sand near Barcelona, some only 30 minutes away.
August 28, 2026 09:37 AM
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Jamie Ditaranto
An ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis of Athens featuring six statues of female figures serving as columns and blurred yellow flowers in the foreground
Air Travel News
Alaska Adds 2 New Europe Flights as It Continues on International Growth Path
August 27, 2026 07:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Go Leaf Peeping This Year? This Map Reveals Exactly When Fall Colors Will Be at Their Prime
August 27, 2026 03:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cobblestones and whitewashed walls covered with vines at São Lourenço do Barrocal in Portugal
Stay Here Next
One of Portugal’s Most Enchanting Slow-Travel Retreats Is a 200-Year-Old Working Farm
August 27, 2026 02:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Left: street scene in Rome, Italy; right: two freshly made Italian pastries (Maritozzo and Sfogliatella) topped with powdered sugar and pistachios on a white plate.
Food + Drink
Breakfast Pastries are Italy’s Most Overlooked Meal. Chefs Reveal the Best Ones in Six Regions.
August 27, 2026 02:28 PM
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Chris Malloy
The drone aerial view of Cofete beach in Fuerteventura Island, Canary Islands, Spain. Playa de Cofete, one of the best beaches in Fuerteventura.
Beaches
I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting
August 27, 2026 10:10 AM
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Isabelle Kliger
On the coast of the Everglades, where freshwater meets the sea, algae, seagrass, and mangroves (pictured) form the base of a food chain that ripples outward into the Gulf and beyond.
Summer 2026
Swamp Boats, Indigenous Villages, Fishing Towns: How to See the Everglades’ Human Side
August 26, 2026 04:15 PM
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Carrie Honaker
Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos
History + Culture
Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos
September 28, 2015 12:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Ion Adventure Hotel - Selfoss, Southwest Iceland Travel Photos - Best Hotel Photographer, Los Angeles, California - USA
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat, Shop, and Stay in Iceland, According to a Chef
September 25, 2015 04:08 PM
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Jen Murphy
10 Reasons Bangkok Is a Design Lover's Dream
Art + Culture
10 Reasons Bangkok Is a Design Lover’s Dream
September 25, 2015 03:42 PM
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Stephanie Orma
Q&A with Victoria Fantauzzi, Who Just Raised $24K for Learning AFAR!
AFAR Company Updates
Q&A with Victoria Fantauzzi, Who Just Raised $24K for Learning AFAR
September 25, 2015 02:20 PM
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Nick Rowlands
The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco
Food + Drink
The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco
September 24, 2015 07:33 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Water Sports
What to Do in Tofino, British Columbia
September 24, 2015 07:17 PM
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Joe Diaz
Travel Tales
What Author Paul Theroux Loves (and Hates) the Most About Travel
September 24, 2015 02:16 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 Ways to Maximize Your Frequent Flyer Miles
September 23, 2015 08:52 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Visas + Passports
What to Do If Your Passport Is Stolen—and How to Avoid It
September 23, 2015 07:35 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Rowboats, Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal.
Where to Travel Next
4 Reasons to Visit Nepal Right Now
September 22, 2015 03:34 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Fondazione Prada in Milan Is the Ultimate Eye Candy
Cities We Love
Fondazione Prada in Milan Is the Ultimate Eye Candy
September 22, 2015 12:28 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Food + Drink
Malaysia Meal by Meal
September 21, 2015 08:05 PM
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John Currence
A Detailed Look Inside Japan’s Modern Crafts Movement
Style + Design
A Detailed Look Inside Japan’s Modern Crafts Movement
September 21, 2015 03:21 PM
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Tom Downey
Cities We Love
6 Ways to Eat in Stockholm on the Cheap
September 18, 2015 08:04 PM
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Jenny Miller
Cities We Love
72 Hours With a Portland Local
September 18, 2015 02:08 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Traditional spanish shrimp with garlic, usually prepared with olive oil, top view
Food + Drink
Where to Eat and Drink in Spain, According to a Mixologist
September 18, 2015 01:23 PM
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Jen Murphy
The Founders Suite at the Chicago Athletic Association features a stone fireplace.
Hotels
Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?
September 16, 2015 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Cities We Love
Move Over, Nashville
September 16, 2015 03:23 PM
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Julia Bainbridge
Destination Spotlight
5 Ways Haiti Will Put A Spell On You
September 16, 2015 02:47 PM
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Nina Dietzel
Books
These Six Man Booker Prize Books Will Transport You Around the World
September 15, 2015 05:00 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Reflecting Pond
Hotels
This Hotel Will Change the Way You Look at Cancun
September 15, 2015 03:17 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Hotels
Europe’s Hippest Hotel Brand Invades the U.S.
September 14, 2015 07:17 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Things to Know Before You Go to Iran
September 14, 2015 06:43 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Belfast City Hall
Cities We Love
Belfast: The UK’s Most Surprising City
September 14, 2015 05:33 PM
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Derk Richardson
Dramatic cliffs line the shoreline on the island of Ponza in Italy
Destination Spotlight
5 Reasons You’ll Fall In Love With This Hidden Italian Island
September 14, 2015 02:28 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Art + Architecture
A Guide to the Istanbul Biennial’s Most Unusual Installations
September 11, 2015 04:32 PM
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Mary von Aue
How to Make and Eat Spanish Fideuà
Food + Drink
How to Make and Eat Spanish Fideuà
September 10, 2015 02:35 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Travel Tales
7 Stories That Prove Spontaneous Travel Is Truly Amazing
September 9, 2015 06:54 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
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