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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
12 Movies Set in Rome to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
12 Movies Set in Rome to Stream Right Now
May 1, 2020 02:46 PM
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Staff
Marie Antoinette’s Private Garden Is Being Restored at Versailles
Tips + News
Marie Antoinette’s Private Garden Is Being Restored at Versailles
April 30, 2020 05:41 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Pretend You’re in New York City at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in New York City at Home
April 30, 2020 05:21 PM
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Ann Shields
The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns
Trending News
The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns
April 30, 2020 03:20 PM
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Jessie Beck
How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown
Tips + News
How Europe Is Beginning to Reopen After COVID-19 Lockdown
April 30, 2020 02:58 PM
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Angela Charlton
Airbnb’s New Health Protocols Include a 72-Hour “Booking Buffer” Between Stays
Tips + News
Airbnb’s New Health Protocols Include a 72-Hour “Booking Buffer” Between Stays
April 29, 2020 08:32 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Recreate a Day in Rome at Home
Cities We Love
How to Recreate a Day in Rome at Home
April 29, 2020 08:14 PM
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Sara Button
This Beautiful Region of France Is Best Seen From the Sea
Family Travel
This Beautiful Region of France Is Best Seen From the Sea
April 29, 2020 07:45 PM
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Tim Chester
Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials to Keep You (and Your Kids) Entertained at Home
COVID + Travel
Virtual Museum Tours, Performances, and Tutorials to Keep You (and Your Kids) Entertained at Home
April 29, 2020 06:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home
April 28, 2020 04:33 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time
Longreads
Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time
April 28, 2020 04:11 PM
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Kieran Dahl
Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16
April 28, 2020 01:02 PM
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Dana Brindle
The True Value of Luxury Travel Is Higher Than We Think
Tips + News
The True Value of Luxury Travel Is Higher Than We Think
April 28, 2020 12:02 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The History Lover’s Guide to Malta
Where to Travel Next
The History Lover’s Guide to Malta
April 27, 2020 08:52 PM
How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home
April 27, 2020 06:53 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings
Outdoor Adventure
The Best Things to Do in Grenada
April 27, 2020 05:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Dolphins, Turtles, and Rare Dugongs Return to Thailand’s Tourist-Free Waters
Tips + News
Dolphins, Turtles, and Rare Dugongs Return to Thailand’s Tourist-Free Waters
April 27, 2020 02:22 PM
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Preeyapa T. Khunsong
New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus
Tips + News
New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus
April 27, 2020 01:22 PM
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Nick Perry
In Russia, an Abundance of Pies
Food + Drink
In Russia, an Abundance of Pies
April 27, 2020 12:40 PM
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Darra Goldstein
Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus
Tips + News
Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus
April 27, 2020 07:41 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now
April 24, 2020 08:15 PM
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Staff
Need to Change Your Travel Plans Due to Coronavirus? These Are Your Options
Tips + News
Need to Change Your Travel Plans Due to Coronavirus? These Are Your Options
April 24, 2020 08:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Air Travel News
What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
April 24, 2020 07:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries
Tips + News
What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries
April 24, 2020 02:00 PM
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Terry Ward
How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home
Cities We Love
How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home
April 24, 2020 01:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
Packing Tips + Gear
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
April 23, 2020 08:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
Food + Drink
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
April 23, 2020 06:35 PM
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Sara Button
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
Tips + News
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
April 23, 2020 05:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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