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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
How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together
Bars + Nightlife
How Ping-Pong Around the World Can Bring Travelers Together
July 1, 2016 05:29 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Is This Germany’s Best City for Drinking?
Bars + Nightlife
Is This Germany’s Best City for Drinking?
July 1, 2016 04:52 PM
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Andrew Richdale
This Could Be Your Best Shot to Live and Work Abroad
Trending News
This Could Be Your Best Shot to Live and Work Abroad
July 1, 2016 04:30 PM
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Matt Villano
The Best L.A. Day Trip You Can Take—No Car Required
Cities We Love
The Best L.A. Day Trip You Can Take—No Car Required
July 1, 2016 02:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
New Program at Anchorage Airport Is Stocking Free Kids’ Books
Books
New Program at Anchorage Airport Is Stocking Free Kids’ Books
July 1, 2016 01:39 PM
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Matt Villano
How Fashion Can Challenge Western Misconceptions About Iran & Islam
History + Culture
How Fashion Can Challenge Western Misconceptions About Iran & Islam
June 28, 2016 04:06 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Living in the Moment: Trey Zoeller, Founder, Jefferson's Bourbon
Travel Insiders
Living in the Moment: Trey Zoeller, Founder, Jefferson’s Bourbon
June 27, 2016 03:15 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona
Road Trips
Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona
June 24, 2016 07:58 PM
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Chris Ciolli
See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day
Festivals + Events
See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day
June 24, 2016 02:13 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?
Air Travel News
What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?
June 24, 2016 12:44 PM
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Matt Villano
What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body
Health + Wellness
What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body
June 23, 2016 08:24 PM
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Dara Bramson
Is This the End of Paying for Onboard Entertainment?
Air Travel News
Is This the End of Paying for Onboard Entertainment?
June 22, 2016 08:31 PM
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Matt Villano
So You Want to Get Married on a Cruise
Cruise
So You Want to Get Married on a Cruise
June 22, 2016 03:39 PM
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Anne Kalosh
The Swiss Story Behind the World's Sturdiest Watch
Packing Tips + Gear
The Swiss Story Behind the World’s Sturdiest Watch
June 21, 2016 06:35 PM
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Jeremy Kirkland
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
Family Travel
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
June 21, 2016 05:07 PM
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Matt Villano
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
Founder’s Note
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
June 20, 2016 02:48 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
Safari
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
June 17, 2016 06:53 PM
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Mark Byrne
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer's Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer’s Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
People
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
June 16, 2016 02:24 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
Outdoor Adventure
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
June 16, 2016 02:17 PM
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Matt Villano
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
Festivals + Events
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
June 15, 2016 07:42 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
Safari
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
June 15, 2016 06:29 PM
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Sarah Gold
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
History + Culture
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
June 14, 2016 06:54 PM
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Erum Jilani
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
Trending News
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
June 14, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
Family Travel
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
Health + Wellness
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
June 10, 2016 07:22 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Everything You Need to Know About Philly's Buzzing BYOB Scene
Bars + Nightlife
Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene
June 10, 2016 03:47 PM
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Will McGough
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
Air Travel News
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
June 10, 2016 03:41 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
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