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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
How to Prepare for a Long (and We Mean Long) Trip
Tips + News
How to Prepare for a Long (and We Mean Long) Trip
June 23, 2015 02:39 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Hotels
6 Hotel Robes Worth Booking a Room For
June 23, 2015 01:10 PM
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Jessica Glavin
Food + Drink
4 Can’t Miss Drinks in London—And Where to Find Them
June 22, 2015 04:00 PM
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Andrew Richdale
History + Culture
The Surprising History of the Açaí Bowl
June 19, 2015 08:03 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Family Travel
12 Amazing Trips to Take with Your Dad
June 19, 2015 03:33 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Art + Culture
11 Travel Movies to Suit Every Phase of Your Life
June 19, 2015 03:10 PM
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Aislyn Greene
5 Places to Retire Overseas Where Your Dollar Will Go Further
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Ways to Travel Well in Your Golden Years
June 19, 2015 03:10 PM
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Aislyn Greene
People
Meet the Couple Who “Retired” to Airbnb
June 19, 2015 03:09 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Family Travel
9 Tips to Help You Survive a Multi-Day Hike With Your Kids
June 19, 2015 02:26 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Hiking + Cycling
Why a 10-Day Hike Might Be the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Kids
June 19, 2015 02:25 PM
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Caroline Shepard
Health + Wellness
Why Travel Is the Ultimate Relationship Test
June 19, 2015 02:12 PM
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Howie Kahn
Solo Travel
An Instagram Queen on Why Traveling Solo Was the Best Decision of Her Life
June 19, 2015 02:12 PM
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Lisa Trottier
Road Trips
Leaving Home: How A Road Trip Transformed a Teen Into a Traveler
June 19, 2015 01:58 PM
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Geoffrey Kent
Travel Tales
14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers
June 18, 2015 09:38 PM
Hotels
Is the “Design Hotel” Dead?
June 18, 2015 02:48 PM
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Danielle Walsh
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Food + Drink
The Best Food in Myanmar, According to a Chef
June 17, 2015 07:57 PM
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Jen Murphy
How to Make the Most of Jet Lag
Health + Wellness
How to Make the Most of Jet Lag
June 11, 2015 08:46 AM
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Ana Kamin
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Epic Trips
So You Wanna Be a Polar Expedition Photographer and Guide
June 10, 2015 09:03 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Art + Architecture
Beautiful Photos of Iconic New Orleans Architecture
June 9, 2015 12:56 PM
6 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Buenos Aires
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Things You Need to Know Before Going to Buenos Aires
June 8, 2015 09:39 AM
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Michaela Trimble
Bangkok is among the world’s best fine-dining destinations, and a big plus is that good food here won't break the bank. A large part of the city’s culinary fame is due to its wonderful street food. Vendors on practically every street sell an array of delights, from tender barbecued chicken to tropical fruit, complex curries, and rice and noodle dishes. The restaurant sector, meanwhile, is upping its game with new international eateries that would wow critics in any city. Having fun is key to the Thai philosophy. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Bangkok’s dining options are matched by its vast selection of nightspots and bars. Simply put, Bangkok has it all!
Food + Drink
The Best Food in Thailand, According to a Chef
June 5, 2015 01:31 PM
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Jen Murphy
This Is the Classiest Way To Drink On a Plane
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is the Classiest Way To Drink On a Plane
June 4, 2015 02:09 PM
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Lauren Sloss
Air Travel News
The Best Food in Business Class, Ranked
June 3, 2015 07:13 PM
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Todd Bliwise
Health + Wellness
How to Plan a Destination Wedding—the Right Way
June 2, 2015 07:29 PM
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Andrew Richdale
How to Haggle without Being a Jerk
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Haggle without Being a Jerk
June 2, 2015 05:16 PM
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Nick Rowlands
Six Things Every Flower Lover Must Do
Natural Wonders
Six Things Every Flower Lover Must Do
June 1, 2015 05:02 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat in Buenos Aires, According to a Chef
May 29, 2015 05:00 PM
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Jen Murphy
People
What It’s Really, Truly Like to Be a Flight Attendant
May 28, 2015 04:16 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
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