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Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window
Travel Tips + Etiquette
10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There
The French take manners seriously. Here’s how to fit in better on your next trip.
July 6, 2026 05:25 AM
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Sara Lieberman
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
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
This Mobile Bubble Is the Dreamiest Way to See the Northern Lights
Epic Trips
This Mobile Bubble Is the Dreamiest Way to See the Northern Lights
November 29, 2016 06:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How to Get a New View of Pearl Harbor
History + Culture
How to Get a New View of Pearl Harbor
November 29, 2016 01:16 PM
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Will McGough
Carnival Ends Fathom, the Do-Good Cruise Line
Cruise News
Carnival Ends Fathom, the Do-Good Cruise Line
November 28, 2016 04:53 PM
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Matt Villano
6 Liquids That You Can (and Should) Be Packing in Your Carry-On
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Liquids That You Can (and Should) Be Packing in Your Carry-On
November 22, 2016 04:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Best Portable Games for Long Flights
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Portable Games for Long Flights
November 22, 2016 03:29 PM
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Sarah Buder
Great Travel Reads for Thanksgiving Weekend
Books
Great Travel Reads for Thanksgiving Weekend
November 22, 2016 03:02 PM
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Matt Villano
What to Expect From United’s New “Basic” Fare
Air Travel News
What to Expect From United’s New “Basic” Fare
November 22, 2016 02:19 PM
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Matt Villano
This Woman Won the Trip of Her Dreams Through AFAR and Lumeria Maui
Epic Trips
This Woman Won the Trip of Her Dreams Through AFAR and Lumeria Maui
November 22, 2016 12:22 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Voluntourism Got Its Groove Back
Travel for Good
How Voluntourism Got Its Groove Back
November 21, 2016 07:34 PM
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Maggie Fuller
7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into
History + Culture
7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into
November 18, 2016 08:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing
Air Travel News
Why Security Pre-Clearance in Foreign Airports Is a Good Thing
November 18, 2016 05:59 PM
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Matt Villano
Vegas Rolls the Dice With Brand-New Bike Share Program
The Future of Travel
Vegas Rolls the Dice With Brand-New Bike Share Program
November 17, 2016 12:38 PM
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Matt Villano
6 Reasons We Love Australia’s Quirky QT Brand
Hotels
6 Reasons We Love Australia’s Quirky QT Brand
November 16, 2016 06:47 PM
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Ann Abel
10 Reasons to Travel to Abu Dhabi This Winter
Where to Go in Winter
10 Reasons to Travel to Abu Dhabi This Winter
November 16, 2016 01:39 PM
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Susan Mason
A person speaking on the phone while reading a map
Travel for Good
The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad
November 15, 2016 03:19 PM
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Sarah Buder
5 Simple Tricks for Upgrading Your In-Flight Meals
Air Travel News
5 Simple Tricks for Upgrading Your In-Flight Meals
November 15, 2016 12:11 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
Founder’s Note
Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
November 11, 2016 06:07 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Where a Designer Finds Inspiration in Marfa
Style + Design
Where a Designer Finds Inspiration in Marfa
November 11, 2016 03:14 PM
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Sarah Buder
How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
Packing Tips + Gear
How Realistic Is It to Really Move to Another Country?
November 10, 2016 12:47 PM
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Matt Villano
A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane
Air Travel News
A Real Snake Was Found on a Real Plane
November 8, 2016 12:58 PM
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Matt Villano
Where to Get a Glimpse of the Golden Age of Baja
Beaches
Where to Get a Glimpse of the Golden Age of Baja
November 8, 2016 12:04 PM
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Jennifer Trandell
How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star
Art + Culture
How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star
November 7, 2016 05:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs
Hotels
AFAR Staffers Weigh In on Hotels vs. Airbnbs
November 7, 2016 02:04 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage
Air Travel News
New Delta App Lets You Track Your Luggage
November 7, 2016 01:22 PM
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Matt Villano
Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever
Air Travel News
Eco-Friendly Air Travel Is Closer Than Ever
November 4, 2016 01:39 PM
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Matt Villano
This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World
People
This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World
November 4, 2016 01:26 PM
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Matt Villano
A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast
Road Trips
A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast
November 4, 2016 09:11 AM
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Jenny Miller
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship
Small Ship Cruises
What It’s Like to Sail on the World’s Most Luxurious Ship
November 2, 2016 12:03 PM
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Anne Kalosh
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