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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
Travelers looking for warmth and history without the crowds of Santorini or the Amalfi Coast have a new destination to add to their wish list.
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
Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
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
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
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
Airlines Continue to Earn Billions from Added Fees
Air Travel News
Airlines Continue to Earn Billions from Added Fees
September 28, 2016 01:56 PM
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Matt Villano
A Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in Vasastan, Stockholm's Most Underrated Neighborhood
Style + Design
A Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in Vasastan, Stockholm’s Most Underrated Neighborhood
September 28, 2016 01:36 PM
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Stephen Whitlock
Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over
Health + Wellness
Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over
September 27, 2016 08:31 PM
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Lisa Abend
On the Life-Changing Power of Travel
Founder’s Note
On the Life-Changing Power of Travel
September 26, 2016 06:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
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