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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America
Air Travel News
From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America
November 8, 2017 01:09 PM
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Matthew Phenix
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Cambodia
AFAR Advisor
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Cambodia
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How a Herd of Sheep Put the Faroe Islands on the Map
Packing Tips + Gear
How a Herd of Sheep Put the Faroe Islands on the Map
November 7, 2017 12:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
Is Traveling Better in the Rain?
The Future of Travel
Is Traveling Better in the Rain?
November 7, 2017 08:01 AM
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Samantha Shankman
12 Unique Shops Worth Traveling For
Style + Design
11 Unique Shops Worth Traveling For
November 6, 2017 08:52 PM
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Danielle Walsh
This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience
Natural Wonders
This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience
November 6, 2017 08:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life
Restaurants + Cafés
Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life
November 6, 2017 11:56 AM
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Brooke Porter Katz
In New York, a $100 Million Souvenir
Art + Architecture
In New York, a $100 Million Souvenir
November 6, 2017 10:55 AM
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Matthew Phenix
The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip
Beaches
The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip
November 3, 2017 03:02 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland
Art + Culture
This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland
November 3, 2017 01:02 PM
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Serena Renner
How to Make a Midnight Pupp
Bars + Nightlife
How to Make a Midnight Pupp
November 1, 2017 04:38 PM
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David Farley
6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage
History + Culture
6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage
October 30, 2017 01:38 PM
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Adam H. Graham
10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting
AFAR Advisor
10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting
October 29, 2017 08:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco
Style + Design
This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco
October 27, 2017 12:33 PM
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Paige Darrah
Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos
Art + Culture
Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos
October 26, 2017 08:03 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs
Restaurants + Cafés
How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs
October 26, 2017 07:51 PM
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Sara Button
Uber Finds a Better Way to Pay for Your Uber
Loyalty + Rewards
Uber Finds a Better Way to Pay for Your Uber
October 25, 2017 01:35 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0
Restaurants + Cafés
Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0
October 24, 2017 08:00 PM
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Arabella Bowen
Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”
History + Culture
Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”
October 24, 2017 05:18 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Book Lover’s Guide to Mexico
Books
A Book Lover’s Guide to Mexico
October 24, 2017 05:17 PM
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Susannah Rigg
Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland
Cities We Love
Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland
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Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter
Travel Insiders
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter
October 24, 2017 12:10 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
Festivals + Events
The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
October 23, 2017 11:51 AM
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Miranda Smith
A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces
Art + Architecture
A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces
October 20, 2017 12:11 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
There's a Museum in Vienna That's Full of Fake Art
Art + Architecture
There’s a Museum in Vienna That’s Full of Fake Art
October 19, 2017 08:11 PM
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Noah Lederman
Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game
Style + Design
Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game
October 18, 2017 12:27 PM
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Nicole Antonio
In Sweden, a 72-Hour Cure for All That Ails You
Travel Tips + Etiquette
In Sweden, a 72-Hour Cure for All That Ails You
October 18, 2017 08:37 AM
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Matthew Phenix
What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later
October 17, 2017 01:17 PM
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Matt Villano
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