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A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
Travelers looking for warmth and history without the crowds of Santorini or the Amalfi Coast have a new destination to add to their wish list.
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
Camping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Is it Safe?
Camping
Camping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Is it Safe?
May 27, 2020 08:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Cyprus Will Pay Costs if Visitors Get Coronavirus on the Island
Tips + News
Cyprus Will Pay Costs if Visitors Get Coronavirus on the Island
May 27, 2020 07:21 PM
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Menelaos Hadjicostis
8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now
Outdoor Adventure
8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now
May 27, 2020 05:15 PM
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Maggie Fuller
What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown
Tips + News
What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown
May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
What to Know If You’re Escaping in an RV This Weekend
Outdoor Adventure
What to Know If You’re Escaping in an RV This Weekend
May 26, 2020 08:14 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Sustainable Travel Is the Future
The Future of Travel
Sustainable Travel Is the Future
May 26, 2020 05:28 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July
Tips + News
Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July
May 26, 2020 05:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Flights to Cyprus to Resume From Select Countries Starting June 9
Tips + News
Flights to Cyprus to Resume From Select Countries Starting June 9
May 26, 2020 04:36 PM
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Menelaos Hadjicostis
When the Going Gets Tough, I Go to Australia
Where to Travel Next
When the Going Gets Tough, I Go to Australia
May 26, 2020 02:17 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Striking Images From a Storm-Chasing Photographer Obsessed With America’s Heartland
Photo Essays
Striking Images From a Storm-Chasing Photographer Obsessed With America’s Heartland
May 26, 2020 09:59 AM
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Sarah Buder
Living the Scandinavian Dream in the Pacific Northwest
Family Travel
Living the Scandinavian Dream in the Pacific Northwest
May 26, 2020 09:14 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Remaking the World, One Globe at a Time
History + Culture
Remaking the World, One Globe at a Time
May 25, 2020 08:59 AM
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Juliette Leblanc
What Travel in the Age of Coronavirus Will Look Like
The Future of Travel
What Travel in the Age of Coronavirus Will Look Like
May 23, 2020 01:22 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help
Art + Culture
Et Tu, Globe? Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Is in Danger of Closing—Here’s How You Can Help
May 23, 2020 12:14 PM
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Ann Shields
Will We Be Able to Travel This Summer?
Tips + News
Will We Be Able to Travel This Summer?
May 22, 2020 07:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
13 Books Travelers Should Read This Summer
Books
13 Great Books to Read for Travelers in Summer 2020
May 22, 2020 05:51 PM
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Sara Button
New York’s Chrysler Building Is Getting a Public Observation Deck
Tips + News
New York’s Chrysler Building Is Getting a Public Observation Deck
May 22, 2020 03:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Things That Cheered Us Up This Week
Art + Culture
The Things That Cheered Us Up This Week
May 22, 2020 01:02 PM
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Staff
13 Easy Breads to Bake From Around the World
Food + Drink
13 Easy Breads to Bake From Around the World
May 22, 2020 12:47 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Video: Designers and Distillers Get Creative During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Travel for Good
Video: Designers and Distillers Get Creative During the Coronavirus Pandemic
May 21, 2020 09:28 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens
Tips + News
Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens
May 21, 2020 07:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Buenos Aires at Home
May 21, 2020 04:50 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Recreate a Day in Sydney at Home
Cities We Love
How to Recreate a Day in Sydney at Home
May 21, 2020 03:04 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
These French Soap Sheets Are My Greatest Travel Hack
Packing Tips + Gear
These French Soap Sheets Are My Greatest Travel Hack
May 21, 2020 01:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Introducing AFAR’s First Book Club
Books
Introducing AFAR’s First Book Club
May 20, 2020 12:29 PM
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Sara Button
VIDEO: Carbon Emissions Are Dropping in 30 of the World’s Largest Cities
Videos
VIDEO: Carbon Emissions Are Dropping in 30 of the World’s Largest Cities
May 19, 2020 08:01 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Europe’s Museums Begin to Reopen With New Rules and “Social-Distancing Devices”
Museums + Galleries
Europe’s Museums Begin to Reopen With New Rules and “Social-Distancing Devices”
May 19, 2020 07:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
You Could Win a Picasso Painting for €100 Through This Raffle
Art + Architecture
You Could Win a Picasso Painting for €100 Through This Raffle
May 19, 2020 05:41 PM
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John Leicester
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