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A bit of fog and some clouds hug the winding coast along California's Highway 1 in the Big Sur region
Trending News
Highway 1 Through Big Sur Is Open Again After the Wildfires. Here’s What’s Still Closed.
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park reopens Oct. 16, but popular trails like Pfeiffer Falls will stay off-limits while crews assess fire damage.
October 12, 2026 04:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai; right: Showcase DXB
Style + Design
Dubai Is Famous for the New. Its Coolest Shopping Scene Is All About the Old
October 12, 2026 01:40 PM
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Katy Gillett
Left: Old Mission Lighthouse; right: aerial view of Traverse City, Michigan
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Skip the Crowds and See Fall Foliage in This Michigan City
October 12, 2026 01:33 PM
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Sucheta Rawal
Avila Beach House - exterior with pool and palm tees
Hotel News + Openings
Skip the Big City: 6 New Hotels Making Smaller U.S. Destinations Worth a Trip This Fall
October 12, 2026 11:34 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
October 9, 2026 06:58 PM
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Michele Herrmann
Exterior of the Head of the Lakes private railcar on Lake Superior with the water and train yard in the background
Train Travel
This Railcar Was the Private Jet of Its Day—Now You Can Experience It on a Train Ride Along Lake Superior
October 9, 2026 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Chesa Marchetta summer scenery and summer food
Stay Here Next
A Centuries-Old Swiss Alpine Inn Gets an Art-Filled Second Life
October 8, 2026 05:54 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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
A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville
Restaurants + Cafés
A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville
October 19, 2016 12:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe
Beaches
The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe
October 18, 2016 04:54 PM
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Paige Darrah
An Insider’s Guide to Watching the Final Presidential Debate in D.C.
Cities We Love
An Insider’s Guide to Watching the Final Presidential Debate in D.C.
October 18, 2016 03:33 PM
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Kayleigh Kulp
Don’t Even Think About Flying with a Samsung Galaxy Note7
Air Travel News
Don’t Even Think About Flying with a Samsung Galaxy Note7
October 18, 2016 02:28 PM
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Matt Villano
Happy 75th Birthday, Mount Rushmore!
History + Culture
Why (and How) Mount Rushmore Was Built
October 17, 2016 05:56 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
AFAR Staffers’ Insider Tips on the Best Ways to Eat Abroad
Restaurants + Cafés
AFAR Staffers’ Insider Tips on the Best Ways to Eat Abroad
October 17, 2016 03:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights
Natural Wonders
TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights
October 14, 2016 02:21 PM
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Matt Villano
How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?
Cities We Love
How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?
October 14, 2016 01:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest
People
Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest
October 14, 2016 10:59 AM
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Jennifer Lee
How to Make a Friend in Iceland
Air Travel News
How to Make a Friend in Iceland
October 13, 2016 07:01 PM
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Andrew Richdale
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
Air Travel News
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
History + Culture
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Simon Willis
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
Hiking + Cycling
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
October 12, 2016 12:34 PM
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Alison Konecki
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
Hotels
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
October 11, 2016 04:13 PM
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Matt Villano
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