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Epic Trips
How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing
The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.
May 19, 2026 06:18 PM
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Ryleigh Norgrove
Replica of world cup trophy, on background stadium
Trending News
Last-Minute World Cup Trips May Be Easier—and Cheaper—Than Expected
May 19, 2026 05:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Shakti Himalaya's Prana Lodge with glass walls, lit from inside
Stay Here Next
This New, Seven-Suite Himalayan Mountain Lodge Pairs Trekking with High-End Hospitality
May 19, 2026 05:34 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Yosemite National Park
National Parks
9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience At Least Once
May 19, 2026 05:24 PM
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Matt Bell
Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway
Hiking + Cycling
21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime
May 19, 2026 05:23 PM
Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors
Stay Here Next
In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant
May 19, 2026 02:49 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
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Trending News
This Is the Most Exciting Winery Opening in Napa This Year
May 19, 2026 02:36 PM
Where a Designer Finds Inspiration in Marfa
Style + Design
Where a Designer Finds Inspiration in Marfa
November 11, 2016 03:14 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
Packing Tips + Gear
How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
November 10, 2016 12:47 PM
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Matt Villano
A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane
Air Travel News
A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane
November 8, 2016 12:58 PM
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Matt Villano
Where to Get a Glimpse of the Golden Age of Baja
Beaches
Where to Get a Glimpse of the Golden Age of Baja
November 8, 2016 12:04 PM
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Jennifer Trandell
How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star
Art + Culture
How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star
November 7, 2016 05:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs
Hotels
AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs
November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage
Air Travel News
New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage
November 7, 2016 01:22 PM
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Matt Villano
Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever
Air Travel News
Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever
November 4, 2016 01:39 PM
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Matt Villano
This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World
People
This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World
November 4, 2016 01:26 PM
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Matt Villano
A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast
Road Trips
A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast
November 4, 2016 09:11 AM
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Jenny Miller
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship
Small Ship Cruises
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship
November 2, 2016 12:03 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Can You Match These Holidays to Their Home Countries?
Festivals + Events
Can You Match These Holidays to Their Home Countries?
November 1, 2016 03:15 PM
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Nicole Antonio
This App Is Like a Travel Agent in Your Pocket
AFAR Approved
This App Is Like a Travel Agent in Your Pocket
November 1, 2016 09:18 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Meet the Man Making Sure Airbnb Lives Up to its Values
Travel Insiders
Meet the Man Making Sure Airbnb Lives Up to its Values
November 1, 2016 09:17 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Want a Local’s Perspective on a New City? Spend a Night at These Hotels
Hotels
Want a Local’s Perspective on a New City? Spend a Night at These Hotels
October 31, 2016 08:50 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Meet the Blind Man Who Climbed Everest—and Wants to Help Others Do the Same
Hiking + Cycling
Meet the Blind Man Who Climbed Everest—and Wants to Help Others Do the Same
October 31, 2016 08:16 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered
Weekend Getaways
The Mountain Town That’s Waiting to Be Discovered
October 28, 2016 08:12 PM
How to Travel When You’re Breast-Feeding
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Travel When You’re Breast-Feeding
October 28, 2016 11:50 AM
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Carrie Murphy
How to Help Haiti? Changing the Narrative of Aid Relief
Travel for Good
How to Help Haiti? Changing the Narrative of Aid Relief
October 27, 2016 05:09 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
13 of the Freakiest Bogeymen from Around the World
History + Culture
13 of the Freakiest Bogeymen from Around the World
October 27, 2016 04:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now
Restaurants + Cafés
Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now
October 26, 2016 12:08 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Don’t Believe in Ghosts? Spend a Night at This Haunted Hotel
Hotels
Don’t Believe in Ghosts? Spend a Night at This Haunted Hotel
October 26, 2016 08:36 AM
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Kyana Moghadam
The Music Festival That’s Also a Summer Camp for Adults
Festivals + Events
The Music Festival That’s Also a Summer Camp for Adults
October 25, 2016 08:05 PM
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Mia Quagliarello
Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe
October 25, 2016 07:18 PM
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Jason Wilson
When Should You Book Flights? Google Can Now Tell You
Air Travel News
When Should You Book Flights? Google Can Now Tell You
October 21, 2016 03:34 PM
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Matt Villano
There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now
Weekend Getaways
There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now
October 21, 2016 01:47 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Where to Hide Out from Zika
Beaches
Where to Hide Out from Zika
October 19, 2016 05:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC
Books
This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC
October 19, 2016 03:25 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
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