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Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Tips + News
Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
August 28, 2017 06:48 PM
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Harriet Baskas
How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table
Restaurants + Cafés
How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table
August 28, 2017 04:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany
Bars + Nightlife
8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany
August 24, 2017 09:13 PM
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Ana Kamin
Here’s Your Chance to Ride With a Cycling Champion in Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Here’s Your Chance to Ride With a Cycling Champion in Aspen
August 24, 2017 05:58 PM
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Joe Diaz
What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World
Outdoor Adventure
What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World
August 23, 2017 02:51 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine
Restaurants + Cafés
A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine
August 23, 2017 02:26 PM
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Dana Brindle
Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine
History + Culture
Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine
August 23, 2017 12:15 PM
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Sarah Buder
On the Hunt for Tokyo’s Strangest Souvenirs
Cities We Love
On the Hunt for Tokyo’s Strangest Souvenirs
August 22, 2017 08:36 PM
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Adam H. Graham
The Surprising Reason You Should Visit Mexico City in the Spring
Cities We Love
The Surprising Reason You Should Visit Mexico City in the Spring
August 22, 2017 08:35 PM
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Annuska Angulo
The Unexpected Ingredient Mexico Should Be Known For
Festivals + Events
The Unexpected Ingredient Mexico Should Be Known For
August 22, 2017 03:40 PM
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Allegra Ben-Amotz
This Egyptian Shop Might Change How You See Paris
Cities We Love
This Egyptian Shop Might Change How You See Paris
August 21, 2017 08:21 PM
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Lauren Elkin
The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses
Cities We Love
The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses
August 21, 2017 08:05 PM
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Emma John
Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)
August 18, 2017 01:45 PM
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Bryce Wiatrak
Birmingham’s Food Scene Is Growing—Fast
Restaurants + Cafés
Birmingham’s Food Scene Is Growing—Fast
August 17, 2017 02:09 PM
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Anna Mazurek
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
Weekend Getaways
10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation
August 17, 2017 02:00 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Undercover Hotel Inspector
Hotels
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Undercover Hotel Inspector
August 16, 2017 03:26 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair
Style + Design
The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair
August 15, 2017 07:33 PM
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Sarah Rich
The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side
History + Culture
The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side
August 15, 2017 07:24 PM
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Tom Rachman
The Hong Kong Architect Redefining What Business Travel Can Be
Art + Architecture
The Hong Kong Architect Redefining What Business Travel Can Be
August 14, 2017 08:34 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South
Restaurants + Cafés
Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South
August 14, 2017 06:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018
Air Travel News
Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018
August 14, 2017 04:12 PM
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Elaine Glusac
A Look at the Radical Conservation of Cambodia’s Mysterious Rain Forest
Natural Wonders
A Look at the Radical Conservation of Cambodia’s Mysterious Rain Forest
August 11, 2017 09:38 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design
Art + Architecture
Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design
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Why Chasing a Total Solar Eclipse Is a Truly Awesome Experience
Epic Trips
Why Chasing a Total Solar Eclipse Is a Truly Awesome Experience
August 11, 2017 05:39 PM
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Jeff Greenwald
This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret
Outdoor Adventure
This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret
August 11, 2017 05:39 PM
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Veronica Meewes
Life Artists: How Leather Craftsman Dana Glaeser Found His Purpose
Art + Architecture
Life Artists: How Leather Craftsman Dana Glaeser Found His Purpose
August 11, 2017 05:11 PM
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This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Soviet Cooking
Food + Drink
This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Belarusian Cooking
August 11, 2017 10:44 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?
Restaurants + Cafés
Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?
August 10, 2017 07:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
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