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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
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
Hotels
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
June 9, 2016 06:13 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
Food + Drink
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
June 8, 2016 09:26 PM
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Keith Flanagan
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
AFAR Company Updates
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
June 8, 2016 06:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Family Travel
5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family
June 8, 2016 01:34 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden's Samiland
Hiking + Cycling
How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden’s Samiland
June 7, 2016 07:45 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
What It’s Like to Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
Hiking + Cycling
An Epic Trek Through Sweden’s Reindeer Country
June 7, 2016 07:12 PM
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Jennifer Kahn
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
Art + Architecture
The Women Who Are Rocking Iran’s Art World—For Now
June 7, 2016 05:45 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
History + Culture
5 Ways to Embrace Weird, Weird Iquitos, Peru
June 7, 2016 03:19 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Visit Cincinnati by bike or foot on the endless Little Miami Scenic Trail.
Bars + Nightlife
4 Reasons to Travel to The Rust Belt
June 6, 2016 02:28 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Galle Face Hotel in 2015
Hotels
This Historic Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka Just Got a Major Upgrade
June 6, 2016 02:23 PM
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Sandra Ramani
What It's Like to Sail on the World's Largest Cruise Ship
Cruise
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Largest Cruise Ship
June 3, 2016 07:13 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
Epic Trips
Why You Need to Float in the (Nearly) Dead Sea
June 3, 2016 06:10 PM
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Hilary Elkins
The Most Stylish Corners of Portland, Maine
Cities We Love
The Most Stylish Corners of Portland, Maine
June 3, 2016 06:00 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
How Mario Batali Does Room Service
Restaurants + Cafés
How Mario Batali Does Room Service
June 3, 2016 05:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps
Outdoor Adventure
Check In at These 4 Adult Summer Camps
June 3, 2016 04:14 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel
Trending News
Switzerland Opens a Record-Breaking Railroad Tunnel
June 3, 2016 03:44 PM
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Matt Villano
Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?
History + Culture
Is Montenegro the Most Relaxed Country in the Balkans?
June 2, 2016 08:26 PM
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Cyndi Stivers
A Night Out in Rio Begins (and Ends) at This Bar
Bars + Nightlife
A Night Out in Rio Begins (and Ends) at This Bar
June 2, 2016 07:45 PM
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Chaney Kwak
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel
Bars + Nightlife
Where to Drink Craft Beer in Israel
June 2, 2016 04:36 PM
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Sophie Friedman
An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island
Family Travel
An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island
May 31, 2016 08:26 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking
History + Culture
Yes, Venice Really Is Sinking
May 31, 2016 06:58 PM
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Angelica Marin
An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know
History + Culture
An American in Iran: Why You Should Go and What You Need to Know
May 31, 2016 02:07 PM
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Greg Sullivan
5 Ways to Explore Canada's Bay of Fundy
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ways to Explore Canada’s Bay of Fundy
May 27, 2016 05:27 PM
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Sherry Ott
Race in a Legit Dragon Boat in Hong Kong
History + Culture
Race in a Legit Dragon Boat in Hong Kong
May 26, 2016 02:15 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Best Pools and Waterslides at Sea
Cruise
The Best Pools and Waterslides at Sea
May 26, 2016 02:05 PM
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Anne Kalosh
How Busy Will Memorial Day Travel Be?
Trending News
How Busy Will Memorial Day Travel Be?
May 25, 2016 01:25 PM
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Matt Villano
What Does It Mean to Travel Boldly?
Founder’s Note
What Does It Mean to Travel Boldly?
May 24, 2016 06:05 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers
Cruise
Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers
May 24, 2016 01:45 PM
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Anne Kalosh
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