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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
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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Illy, the iconic coffee company
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
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
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