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Road Trips
The 43 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight
Behind the wheel or at the window, lose yourself in a great story.
August 11, 2026 04:02 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
True or False? Aspirin Can Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights
August 11, 2026 03:39 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Snow-covered Cerro Catedral ski resort, Argentina's largest ski resort
Trending News
Skiing in August? The Secretly Amazing Place to Hit the Slopes Right Now Following Record Snowfall
August 11, 2026 03:27 PM
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Lydia Price
A sprawling forest alongside a rocky cliff in Gulguer National Park, a new national park in Sydney
Trending News
A New National Park Is Coming to Sydney
August 10, 2026 05:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Grand Teton National Park in autumn colours
National Parks
These 11 National Parks Have the Most Spectacular Fall Foliage in the U.S.
August 10, 2026 01:42 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Aerial view of 3 small white motor boats docked in azure water next to a grass-covered island
Beaches
Avoid the Crowds in Croatia by Visiting These Lesser-Known Islands, Vineyards, and Villages
August 10, 2026 10:01 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Energetic crowd and colorful flags at Glastonbury Festival in England, showcasing joy and unity.
Art + Culture
6 Music Festivals Worth Traveling for in 2026 and 2027, from a Reykjavík Church to the Shores of Lake Malawi
August 8, 2026 02:25 AM
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Tim Chester
Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole
Hiking + Cycling
Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of
December 15, 2023 11:53 AM
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Billie Cohen
An aerial shot of a Reef Cruise ship near Hastings Reef
Longreads
Meet the Indigenous Women Who Are Saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
December 15, 2023 11:45 AM
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Mae Hamilton
20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
December 14, 2023 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime
Beaches
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
December 14, 2023 11:08 AM
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Erin Van Rheenen
A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara
Family Travel
Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip
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Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone
December 13, 2023 01:59 PM
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Daniel Dumas
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Where to Travel Next
13 Great Beaches for Winter Sun
December 13, 2023 11:42 AM
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Lottie Gross
A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance
Hiking + Cycling
These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System
December 13, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
a map of the world made out of leaves and small white flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better
December 13, 2023 08:30 AM
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Billie Cohen
A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.
Cities We Love
The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods
December 12, 2023 02:02 PM
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Ann Shields
At PS Atlanta, full private suites go for $4,850 for a group of up to four people.
Air Travel News
Atlanta Airport’s New Private Terminal Starts at $1,000 per Visit—and We Got a First Look
December 12, 2023 12:24 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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Epic Trips
At a Magic Mushroom Retreat, a Comedian Reluctantly Embraces Her “Healing Journey”
December 12, 2023 11:28 AM
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Negin Farsad
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Cities We Love
The Essential English City to Visit—and the Best Things to Do There
December 12, 2023 09:53 AM
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Billie Cohen
Read Your Way Across the USA: 14 Books to Inspire Your Next Trip
Books
16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read
December 12, 2023 09:22 AM
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Shannon Reed
Parisians and tourists enjoy food and drinks outside at a cafe in Paris with a navy blue exterior
Loyalty + Rewards
Why the American Express Gold Card Is Perfect for Food-Loving Travelers
December 12, 2023 09:11 AM
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Paul Rubio
The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.
Hotels
A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023
December 12, 2023 09:00 AM
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Matt Villano
Photo of tranquil blue Gellért Thermal Bath in Hungary
Health + Wellness
The Ultimate Guide to Budapest’s Historic Thermal Baths and Spas
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Light shines through stained glass in exterior view of Dohány Street Synagogue in Hungary
Art + Architecture
Uncover Budapest’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures
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Aerial view of the bowed, grass-covered rooftop of the Museum of Ethnography in Hungary
Museums + Galleries
Why Hungary Is an Epic Vacation for Culture Lovers
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Expedition Cruises
Feeling Wild? Consider an Intimate Safari Cruise in Africa
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Trending News
These Were the Most Searched for Travel Destinations of 2023, According to Google
December 11, 2023 09:41 AM
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Jessie Beck
Exterior view of Titiana yacht
Trending News
The Super-Yacht Featured in The Crown Is Available to Book
December 9, 2023 09:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Embrace Spain's second largest city's rich art and architecture including the Arco de Triunfo
Air Travel News
United Just Added This New Nonstop Flight to Europe From California
December 8, 2023 03:35 PM
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Michelle Baran
Three Rimowa Original Collection suitcases in black, titanium, and silver colors on a white background with AFAR Approved logo in pink
AFAR Approved
Is Rimowa’s Aluminum Luggage Actually Worth the Price?
December 8, 2023 02:08 PM
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Paul Rubio
Waters of Waikiki against the city skyline
U.S. Beaches
Where to Find the Best Surf Spots in Hawai‘i
December 8, 2023 12:20 PM
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Rachel Ng
Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.
Packing Tips + Gear
What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?
December 8, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
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