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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
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
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
Water Sports
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
October 11, 2016 02:25 PM
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Jeremy Saum
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
History + Culture
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
October 11, 2016 12:48 PM
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Michael Clinton
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
October 10, 2016 07:38 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
Tips + News
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
October 7, 2016 06:29 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Well Do You Know These Desserts From Around the World?
Food + Drink
How Well Do You Know These Desserts From Around the World?
October 6, 2016 06:27 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety
Packing Tips + Gear
It’s a Good Time to Talk About a Crucial Element of Travel Safety
October 6, 2016 01:29 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, You Really Should Check Out the Local Farmers’ Market
Food + Drink
Yes, You Really Should Check Out the Local Farmers’ Market
October 6, 2016 12:17 PM
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Will McGough
Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die
Natural Wonders
Three Alaskan Sounds to Hear Before You Die
October 5, 2016 04:49 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Help Save Elephants by Walking With Them in Botswana
Safari
Help Save Elephants by Walking With Them in Botswana
October 4, 2016 05:17 PM
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Mary Holland
Fake Monument Turns NYC Tourism Upside Down
Cities We Love
Fake Monument Turns NYC Tourism Upside Down
October 4, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador
Travel Insiders
How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador
October 4, 2016 12:21 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?
Beaches
Will This Beach Town Be Mexico’s Next Great Seaside Destination?
October 3, 2016 04:05 PM
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Kelly Bastone
Between the Sheets: Lake Como’s Sexiest New Hideaway
Hotels
Between the Sheets: Lake Como’s Sexiest New Hideaway
September 30, 2016 02:55 PM
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Ann Abel
West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game
Hotels
West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game
September 29, 2016 06:21 PM
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Matt Villano
What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points
Loyalty + Rewards
What the Starwood and Marriott Merger Means for Your Rewards Points
September 29, 2016 05:32 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
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