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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
Vancouver Canada totem pole
Art + Culture
Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 12, 2015 02:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Everest-Base-Camp-Trek1.jpg
Hiking + Cycling
What It’s Actually Like to Be an Expedition Guide on Mt. Everest
October 12, 2015 01:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef
Food + Drink
Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef
October 9, 2015 06:02 PM
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Jen Murphy
The 5 Best Tea Services in San Francisco
Food + Drink
The 5 Best Tea Services in San Francisco
October 9, 2015 02:30 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Destination Spotlight
4 Ways The Bay Area Is Your Oyster
October 8, 2015 03:05 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Art + Culture
Take A Peek at Jamaica’s Real Music Scene
October 8, 2015 02:00 PM
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Steve Bennett
Epic Trips
Island-Hopping in the Caribbean Isn’t Just for the 1-Percent
October 7, 2015 07:58 PM
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Ann Abel
Bars + Nightlife
How to Find Farm-to-Table in the Caribbean
October 7, 2015 07:56 PM
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Patrick Bennett
Two,Beautiful,Black,Women,Dance,On,A,Caribbean,Beach,,Accompanied by two men sitting and playing drums
Art + Architecture
5 Caribbean Musicians, Writers, and Artists to Know
October 7, 2015 07:55 PM
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Patrick Bennett
Where to Dine while Museum Hopping in Downtown LA
Art + Architecture
Where to Dine while Museum Hopping in Downtown LA
October 6, 2015 06:45 PM
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Carole Dixon
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Six Tips For Getting the Most Out of South America
October 5, 2015 02:41 PM
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Sherry Jin
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat in Jacksonville, Florida, according to a Chef
October 2, 2015 06:46 PM
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Jen Murphy
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Food + Drink
4 Surprisingly Gluten-Free Friendly Countries
October 2, 2015 05:51 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Travel Tales
Shots from Behind the Scenes of AFAR’s October Cover Story
October 2, 2015 05:19 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Pura Ulun Danu Batur is a temple in Bali situated on lake Beratan high up in a crater of an extinct volcano in Bali, Indonesia.
Destination Spotlight
This Lesser-Known Corner of Bali is Perfect for Avoiding Crowds. Here’s What to Do There.
October 1, 2015 11:29 PM
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Cain Nunns
Colorado’s Hwy 50: The Best Road Trip You’ll Take This Fall
Road Trips
Colorado’s Hwy 50: The Best Road Trip You’ll Take This Fall
October 1, 2015 07:44 PM
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Julie Schwietert Collazo
9 Ways to Pick Your Next Trip
Tips + News
9 Ways to Pick Your Next Trip
October 1, 2015 04:50 PM
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Danielle Walsh
An Expert Guide to Traveling the World as a Digital Nomad
Trending News
This Is What It Looks Like to Travel the World—While Working Remotely
September 30, 2015 06:35 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Cruise News: Puerto Plata Opens for Business (and Pleasure)
Cruise News
Cruise News: Puerto Plata Opens for Business (and Pleasure)
September 30, 2015 03:09 PM
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Anne Kalosh
How to See the Real Side of London’s Most Sophisticated Neighborhood
Cities We Love
How to See the Real Side of London’s Most Sophisticated Neighborhood
September 30, 2015 02:56 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
5 Ways Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway Will Surprise You
Expedition Cruises
5 Ways Crossing the Arctic Circle in Norway Will Surprise You
September 29, 2015 07:57 PM
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Meredith Bethune
Hotels That Will Show You a New Side of Sydney
Hotels
Hotels That Will Show You a New Side of Sydney
September 29, 2015 02:35 PM
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Dan F. Stapleton
Cities We Love
Is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque the Perfect Fall Getaway?
September 28, 2015 03:09 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos
History + Culture
Explore the Vibrant Patterns of West Africa in These Remarkable Photos
September 28, 2015 12:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Ion Adventure Hotel - Selfoss, Southwest Iceland Travel Photos - Best Hotel Photographer, Los Angeles, California - USA
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat, Shop, and Stay in Iceland, According to a Chef
September 25, 2015 04:08 PM
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Jen Murphy
10 Reasons Bangkok Is a Design Lover's Dream
Art + Culture
10 Reasons Bangkok Is a Design Lover’s Dream
September 25, 2015 03:42 PM
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Stephanie Orma
Q&A with Victoria Fantauzzi, Who Just Raised $24K for Learning AFAR!
AFAR Company Updates
Q&A with Victoria Fantauzzi, Who Just Raised $24K for Learning AFAR
September 25, 2015 02:20 PM
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Nick Rowlands
The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco
Food + Drink
The Five Most Interesting Tasting Menus in San Francisco
September 24, 2015 07:33 PM
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Tamara Palmer
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