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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
The Most Mysterious Airline Fare Class, Explained
Air Travel News
The Most Mysterious Airline Fare Class, Explained
August 10, 2017 01:26 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling
Health + Wellness
How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling
August 8, 2017 11:49 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride
Safari
This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride
August 8, 2017 11:47 AM
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Sarah Theeboom
How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian
Restaurants + Cafés
How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian
August 8, 2017 11:26 AM
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Sarah Buder
7 Photos That Reveal What it Means to Be French Right Now
Art + Culture
7 Photos That Reveal What it Means to Be French Right Now
August 4, 2017 09:32 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Honolulu Is First City to Ban Pedestrian Texting in a Crosswalk 
Tips + News
Honolulu Is First City to Ban Pedestrian Texting in a Crosswalk
August 4, 2017 02:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Searching for the Next Aleppo Pepper in Brooklyn Heights
Restaurants + Cafés
Searching for the Next Aleppo Pepper in Brooklyn Heights
August 4, 2017 02:00 PM
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Rachel Tepper Paley
Meet the People Who Make the Marrakech Medina Tick
History + Culture
Meet the People Who Make the Marrakech Medina Tick
August 4, 2017 10:56 AM
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Lisa Abend
How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro
History + Culture
How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro
August 4, 2017 10:40 AM
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Sarah Buder
6 Hotel Bummers—and How They’re Getting Fixed
Hotels
6 Hotel Bummers—and How They’re Getting Fixed
August 3, 2017 05:53 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
Cities We Love
How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
August 2, 2017 09:10 PM
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Tom Downey
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
Cities We Love
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
August 2, 2017 08:57 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
Epic Trips
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
August 2, 2017 03:35 PM
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Dana Brindle
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
Art + Culture
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
August 2, 2017 12:20 PM
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Tamara Palmer
How to Road Trip Through West Sweden
Road Trips
What Makes West Sweden a Great Road Trip Destination?
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Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
National Parks
Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
August 1, 2017 03:09 PM
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Matt Villano
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
Festivals + Events
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
July 31, 2017 06:14 PM
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Laura House
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
July 31, 2017 05:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
Founder’s Note
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
The Future of Travel
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
People
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Nile Cappello
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The Best Rosé Wineries in the U.S.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
The Best Wineries in the U.S. for Rosé Lovers
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
Cities We Love
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
July 27, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
Museums + Galleries
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
July 26, 2017 01:35 PM
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Matt Villano
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
Outdoor Adventure
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
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Natural Wonders
How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge
July 25, 2017 03:41 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
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