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A view across a red poppy field to the hilltown of Trevi, Province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Off The Tourist Trail
Avoid the Crowds in Italy by Visiting These Lesser-Known Historic Sites, Villages, and Islands
Italy travel and tourism experts recommend quieter islands, local tour operators, and intimate hotels around the country.
August 17, 2026 01:57 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
An charming old stone farm building with a shaggy straw roof sitting in a grassy field where black and grey sheep graze in Gotland, Sweden
Summer 2026
This Dreamy Swedish Island Has Perfected the Art of Summer
August 17, 2026 12:29 PM
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Lisa Abend
Naruto, Japan - April 2, 2018: White-clad pilgrim on the grounds of Ryozenji, temple number 1 of Shikoku-henro pilgrimage
Hiking + Cycling
Hike for Ramen and Kaiseki on This 700-Mile Temple and Food Trail Through Japan
August 17, 2026 09:15 AM
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Lauren Breedlove
Seattle's waterfront park
Cities We Love
A New Waterfront Park and Hot Tub Boats: How to Have the Perfect Water-Themed Seattle Weekend
August 14, 2026 03:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
People sitting on green garden chairs around a pond in Paris' Jardin des Tuileries
Air Travel News
Delta Launches Its First-Ever Route to Paris From This Texas City
August 14, 2026 03:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
River view room with city views at Langham Custom House Bangkok
Hotel News + Openings
It Took Years to Restore This 1888 Bangkok Landmark. Now It’s Opening as a Luxury Hotel
August 14, 2026 12:08 PM
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Jenny Adams
Person pushing a luggage cart
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Complete Guide to Tipping Hotel Staff in the U.S., Including Housekeepers, Valets, and Concierges
August 14, 2026 12:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
10 Insider Tips for Your First Visit to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 Insider Tips for Your First Visit to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge
May 31, 2019 07:24 PM
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Nicole Antonio
The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know
May 31, 2019 04:20 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Yes, an Epic Around-the-World Train Trip Actually Exists
Train Travel
Yes, an Epic Around-the-World Train Trip Actually Exists
May 31, 2019 03:51 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
These Are the Most Endangered Historic Places in the United States
Tips + News
These Are the Most Endangered Historic Places in the United States
May 31, 2019 02:57 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Why Travelers Should Set Their Sights on Uzbekistan
Where to Travel Next
Why Travelers Should Set Their Sights on Uzbekistan
May 31, 2019 02:14 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why New York’s Best Weekend Getaway Is Unmissable This Summer
Tips + News
Why New York’s Best Weekend Getaway Is Unmissable This Summer
May 31, 2019 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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
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