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Discover the latest travel stories, news, and inspiration from Afar.

Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
The United States is still in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—barely.
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
The backside of person in a robe and cloth cap sitting on a bed and looking out through the windows in a glass dome structure to a sea dotted with floating ice
Cruise
Sleeping Under the Stars—Cruises That Offer Glamping Aboard
July 6, 2026 07:44 PM
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Erica Silverstein
TORQUAY,ENGLAND-AUGUST 20: Boats sit peacefully on the water in Torquay on August 20, 2012. Torquay was the childhood home of Agatha Christie, and a festival is held in her honor yearly.
Books
Visit Agatha Christie’s Favorite Places in Devon 50 Years After Her Death
July 6, 2026 01:58 PM
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Tina Lofthouse
A person having their image captured by a TSA agent in the Touchless ID lane
Air Travel News
It’s Now Easier to Access TSA’s Touchless ID Thanks to Google Wallet
July 6, 2026 01:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
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
This New Hotel is Redefining Luxury Travel in India
Hotels
This New Hotel is Redefining Luxury Travel in India
February 18, 2016 07:21 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
5 Mid-Winter Reads We're Packing for Long Flights
Art + Culture
5 Mid-Winter Reads We’re Packing for Long Flights
February 18, 2016 06:41 PM
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Yutaka Dirks
Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City
History + Culture
Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City
February 18, 2016 06:25 PM
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Keith Flanagan
The Asia Hand: Brian Williams
Travel Insiders
The Asia Hand: Brian Williams
February 18, 2016 04:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel by Design: Fredrik Carlström
Travel Insiders
Travel by Design: Fredrik Carlström
February 18, 2016 04:55 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Thrill Seeker: Jonny Bealby
Travel Insiders
Thrill Seeker: Jonny Bealby
February 18, 2016 04:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Posh Adventurer: Henrietta Loyd
Safari
Posh Adventurer: Henrietta Loyd
February 18, 2016 04:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive
Water Sports
The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive
February 18, 2016 04:49 PM
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Andrew Evans
How Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia Travels
Travel Insiders
How Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia Travels
February 18, 2016 04:35 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Stuck on Travel: Nick Cope
Travel Insiders
An Interview With Nick Cope, Co-Founder of Calico Wallpaper on All Things Travel
February 18, 2016 04:32 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Safari Stylesetter: Nicky Fitzgerald
Safari
Safari Stylesetter: Nicky Fitzgerald
February 18, 2016 04:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The 6 Types of Tacos You Need to Try in Mexico City
Restaurants + Cafés
The 6 Types of Tacos You Need to Try in Mexico City
February 18, 2016 03:16 PM
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Will McGough
9 Film Festivals Worth Traveling For in 2016
Festivals + Events
9 Film Festivals Worth Traveling For in 2016
February 17, 2016 07:07 PM
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Nile Cappello
5 Secrets You Didn't Know about the Taj Mahal
History + Culture
5 Things You May Not Know About the Taj Mahal
February 17, 2016 06:35 PM
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Kiran Mehta
New Zealand's North Island Essentials
Outdoor Adventure
New Zealand’s North Island Essentials
February 17, 2016 04:47 PM
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Max Bonem
Wellness Whiz: Neil Jacobs
Travel Insiders
Wellness Whiz: Neil Jacobs
February 17, 2016 03:15 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hungry Hotelier: Robin Hutson
Travel Insiders
Hungry Hotelier: Robin Hutson
February 17, 2016 03:13 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Luxury Guru: Edie Rodriguez
Small Ship Cruises
Luxury Guru: Edie Rodriguez
February 17, 2016 03:12 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
What it's Actually Like to Go Forest Bathing
Health + Wellness
What it’s Actually Like to Go Forest Bathing
February 17, 2016 03:08 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
How Does a Traveler Find the Real Mumbai?
Restaurants + Cafés
How Does a Traveler Find the Real Mumbai?
February 17, 2016 12:27 PM
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Catherine Lacey
Six Ways to Take Advantage of New England’s Mild Winter
Where to Go in Winter
Six Ways to Take Advantage of New England’s Mild Winter
February 16, 2016 06:16 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
How to Pull Off A Texas Road Trip the Beyoncé Way
Road Trips
How to Pull Off A Texas Road Trip the Beyoncé Way
February 12, 2016 07:45 PM
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Maggie Fuller
HemingwayBar.jpg
Bars + Nightlife
The 3 Cocktails You Must Try at the New Ritz Paris
February 12, 2016 07:38 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
8 Artworks That Prove Just How Inspiring U.S. National Parks Really Are
National Parks
8 Artworks That Prove Just How Inspiring U.S. National Parks Really Are
February 12, 2016 06:55 PM
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Peter Fish
Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR
History + Culture
Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR
February 12, 2016 05:16 PM
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Matt Villano
3 Amazing Food Festivals in Paris in 2016
Festivals + Events
3 Amazing Food Festivals in Paris in 2016
February 12, 2016 03:29 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
What Doesn't Make the News About the Middle East
Founder’s Note
What Doesn’t Make the News About the Middle East
February 12, 2016 02:47 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Can a Hiking Trail in the Balkans Lead to Peace?
History + Culture
Can a Hiking Trail in the Balkans Lead to Peace?
February 11, 2016 06:05 PM
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David Farley
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