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Finland
Longreads
The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country
One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.
March 20, 2025 11:19 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City
March 20, 2025 10:54 AM
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Jill K. Robinson
The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan
Where to Go in Summer
10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel
March 19, 2025 04:05 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Los Angeles
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals
March 19, 2025 02:30 PM
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Sheila Yasmin Marikar
Lufthansa Allegris business class
Air Travel News
8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price
March 19, 2025 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around outside colorful shops in Singapore with lanterns hanging overhead
Trending News
Singapore Is Giving Away Dozens of Free Flights—Here’s How to Get One
March 18, 2025 05:38 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
"Mad Radio", Provenza, Medellín
Art + Culture
This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul
March 18, 2025 03:26 PM
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Cat Sposato
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Air Travel News
A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States
September 12, 2024 09:41 AM
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Paul Rubio
sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
This Little-Known French Region Has Wines Unlike Anywhere Else
September 11, 2024 10:27 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You
Air Travel News
These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
September 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Caitlin Morton
A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground
Trending News
Amid Crowding and Congestion, Rome’s Trevi Fountain Could Soon Limit Access
September 11, 2024 09:55 AM
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Erica Firpo
A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean
Bars + Nightlife
7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World
September 11, 2024 02:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
Air Travel News
Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions
September 10, 2024 12:34 PM
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Jessie Beck
Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with a long reflecting pool in the foreground flanked by cone-shaped manicured bushes and a large strip of lawn
Trending News
The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
September 09, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 09, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 09, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
Summer 2024
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 09, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
Fiji
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 09, 2024 03:28 AM
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Terry Ward
Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords
Cruise
On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?
September 07, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 06, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 06, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 06, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
Summer 2024
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 06, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 05, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
Trending News
For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 05, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Fanny Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish
September 05, 2024 11:11 AM
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Courtney Holden
The foliage is expected to peak in the Smoky Mountains in mid-October 2022.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Plan Your Fall Getaway With This Peak Foliage Prediction Map
September 05, 2024 08:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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