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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
White dots of aspirin overlaid on the view out of a plane window
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
A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville
Water Sports
From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit
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7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 9, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.
Winter 2024
Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List
January 9, 2024 01:43 PM
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Tim Chester
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 9, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 8, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 8, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
The French Broad River
Books
How to Experience the Good Life in Asheville
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This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.
Stay Here Next
This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel
January 8, 2024 09:00 AM
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Katie Lockhart
A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville
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Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels
The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime
January 5, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A table filled with plates of food at Chai Pani in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
How One Restaurant Is Transforming Asheville’s Food Scene
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Astrotourism
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.
January 4, 2024 04:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street
Travel for Good
8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers
January 4, 2024 08:00 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
A rustic table filled with Appalachian dishes at the restaurant Rhubarb in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
This Appalachian City Is Becoming a Major Food Destination
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Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 2, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Family Travel
A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies
January 2, 2024 01:58 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean
December 30, 2023 10:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Videos
We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]
December 28, 2023 07:12 PM
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Tiana Attride
Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats
Train Travel
You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera
December 28, 2023 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2024 According to Your Astrological Sign
December 28, 2023 11:00 AM
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Maliah West
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023
December 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024
December 27, 2023 10:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups
December 26, 2023 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall
Loyalty + Rewards
Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024
December 26, 2023 07:26 AM
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Paul Rubio
Indoor bar area with red lanterns
Where to Travel Next
A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State
December 23, 2023 03:46 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?
December 22, 2023 06:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
AFAR Approved
Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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