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Left: AWSC - Great White shark; right: Hardings Beach Lighthouse Aerial in Chatham, Cape Cod
Outdoor Adventure
Why Travelers Are Looking for Great White Sharks Where the Movie Jaws Took Place
Can shark tours in Cape Cod help both animals and humans?
July 21, 2026 12:59 PM
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Asia London Palomba
A family eating Fideuà
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
July 21, 2026 11:35 AM
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Becca Blond
Beautiful village Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Where to Travel Next
5 Charming Swiss Towns for Fondue, Medieval Castles, and Alpine Lakes
July 21, 2026 02:12 AM
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Melanie Haiken
People in red polar gear on a Zodiac in the Canadian Arctics seen between two people blurred in the foreground
Expedition Cruises
On a Recent Arctic Expedition Cruise, My Itinerary Completely Unraveled. Here’s What Happened Next
July 20, 2026 05:45 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
guavate-puerto-rico-pork-highway-nologo
Food + Drink
11 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico
July 18, 2026 08:08 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
View of the Manila skyline
Air Travel News
Delta Just Launched a New Nonstop Flight to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Cities
July 17, 2026 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Haifoss waterfall in Iceland with the sun just peaking out over the horizon
Trending News
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It
July 17, 2026 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
Food + Drink
The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots
April 7, 2020 02:43 PM
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Nicholas Schmidle
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage
April 7, 2020 11:26 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
One Great Day in Paris, According to Meghan Donovan
AFAR Advisor
How Influencer Meghan Donovan’s Would Spend a Day in Paris
April 7, 2020 09:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
Air Travel News
Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations
April 6, 2020 07:34 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
Hotels
The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip
April 6, 2020 04:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
National Parks
How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park
April 6, 2020 04:32 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
Museums + Galleries
Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums
April 6, 2020 02:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
Tips + News
Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks
April 6, 2020 02:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
Tips + News
These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life
April 6, 2020 01:29 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
Travel Tales
What an Epic Canadian Train Trip Can Teach You About Kindness
April 3, 2020 02:54 PM
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Colleen Kinder
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
Tips + News
New Zealand Makes Lockdown Bear-Able by Embracing International Movement
April 3, 2020 02:46 PM
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Nick Perry
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
Art + Architecture
Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure
April 3, 2020 02:07 PM
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Ann Shields
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
Packing Tips + Gear
The 11 Best Sunscreens for Your Face, According to Your Skin Type
April 2, 2020 05:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
Tips + News
Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories
April 2, 2020 04:53 PM
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Tim Chester
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
Air Travel News
Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like
April 2, 2020 03:31 PM
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Michelle Baran
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
Art + Culture
Watch This Orchestra Perform “Bolero” in Lockdown
April 2, 2020 01:45 PM
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John Leicester
Why It’s So Important to Stay Connected
Founder’s Note
Why It’s So Important to Stay Connected
April 2, 2020 01:36 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World
Style + Design
Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World
April 1, 2020 05:49 PM
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Sarah Buder
10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local
Cities We Love
10 Can’t-Miss Places in Beirut, According to a Local
April 1, 2020 12:25 PM
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Bethany Kehdy
Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi
Food + Drink
Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi
March 31, 2020 08:00 PM
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Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Hotels Spread Messages of Hope by Keeping the Lights on
Hotels
Hotels Spread Messages of Hope by Keeping the Lights on
March 31, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Goats Invade Locked-Down Welsh Town
Tips + News
Goats Invade Locked-Down Welsh Town
March 31, 2020 03:38 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries
Food + Drink
A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries
March 31, 2020 12:41 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge
Books
Powell’s Bookshop Rehires 100 Employees as Online Book Orders Surge
March 30, 2020 02:52 PM
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Tim Chester
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021
Tips + News
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Have Been Postponed Until Summer 2021
March 30, 2020 01:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation
Health + Wellness
What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation
March 30, 2020 12:36 PM
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Daniella McCahey
Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Dutch Museum
Art + Architecture
Van Gogh Painting Stolen From Dutch Museum
March 30, 2020 12:14 PM
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Mike Corder
The Best Beaches in Thailand
International Beaches
The Best Beaches in Thailand
March 30, 2020 09:36 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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