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A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
The carrier has reduced its domestic seat capacity by nearly 5 percent. Here’s what travelers need to know.
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background
Outdoor Adventure
This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City
July 9, 2026 08:00 AM
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Matt Kirouac
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
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
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer
May 30, 2019 02:06 PM
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Ann Shields
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne
May 30, 2019 10:13 AM
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Ann Shields
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
Festivals + Events
How to Do the Summer Festivals in Style
May 29, 2019 06:36 PM
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Tim Chester
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
Art + Architecture
Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio
May 29, 2019 06:33 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
Trending News
How Google Could Eventually Be Your One-Stop Shop for Travel Planning
May 29, 2019 05:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
Air Travel News
TSA Now Allows Fliers to Travel With Some CBD Products
May 29, 2019 04:53 PM
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Colleen Long
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
Art + Architecture
Tourism Beyond Temples: Cambodia’s Contemporary Art Scene Is on the Rise
May 29, 2019 04:00 PM
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Jake Emen
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
Where to Travel Next
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
May 29, 2019 03:10 PM
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Staff
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Just Closed Due to Overcrowding—Here’s How to Avoid the Lines
May 29, 2019 10:29 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
Tips + News
Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train
May 29, 2019 10:22 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
Cities We Love
The African Cities You Should Visit Now
May 29, 2019 01:08 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
Hiking + Cycling
Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination
May 28, 2019 07:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
In the Magazine
The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip
May 28, 2019 01:30 PM
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Sara Button
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
Cities We Love
Why You Should Go to New York City This Summer
May 25, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
Art + Culture
You Can Now See French Artist JR’s Newest, Enormous Mural at SFMoMA–and It’s Free
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
Outdoor Adventure
6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier
May 24, 2019 06:08 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
Epic Trips
6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks
May 24, 2019 05:45 PM
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Zoe Baillargeon
Best European River Cruises
River Cruises
7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now
May 24, 2019 04:44 PM
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Elissa Garay
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
Where to Travel Next
How to Take the Houseboat Vacation of Your Dreams This Summer
May 24, 2019 12:15 PM
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Sherry Ott
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
Beaches
Where to Escape the Summer Crowds in Croatia
May 24, 2019 11:36 AM
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Kristin Vuković
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
Festivals + Events
Why Micro-Festivals Are Perfect for Music-Loving, Globe-Trotting Souls
May 23, 2019 08:16 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
Museums + Galleries
The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris
May 23, 2019 06:45 PM
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Sara Lieberman
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Natural Wonders
How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
May 23, 2019 05:28 PM
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Michelle Baran
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
Tips + News
Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park
May 23, 2019 05:01 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
Natural Wonders
How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer
May 23, 2019 04:16 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
Islands
Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas
May 23, 2019 11:32 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding
Packing Tips + Gear
From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding
May 22, 2019 10:41 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
U.S. Travelers Can Now Use ePassport Lines at U.K. Airports
Air Travel News
U.S. Travelers Can Now Use ePassport Lines at U.K. Airports
May 22, 2019 05:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
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