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Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
Travelers who save North Dakota for last are missing out on its badland vistas and Nordic-accented towns.
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
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
Orca Island Cabins is composed of eight waterfront tents.
Orca Island Cabins is composed of eight waterfront tents.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 13 Best Hotels in Alaska
July 6, 2026 09:46 AM
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Bailey Berg
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Get the Best Puerto Rican Food in NYC, According to a Chef
October 23, 2015 05:44 PM
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Jen Murphy
Free Wi-Fi, Ireland’s Newest Trail, Rosewood Mayakoba Upgrade: The View from AFAR
Trending News
Free Wi-Fi, Ireland’s Newest Trail, Rosewood Mayakoba Upgrade: The View from AFAR
October 23, 2015 12:00 PM
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Matt Villano
Just Back from: The Hippest Neighborhood in Stockholm
Cities We Love
Just Back from: The Hippest Neighborhood in Stockholm
October 21, 2015 05:14 PM
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Sarah Sung
Stopovers vs. Layovers: The Extra Mile
Air Travel News
What’s the Difference Between a Stopover and a Layover?
October 21, 2015 02:20 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Exploring the Rioja Region with Pablo Villegas
October 21, 2015 02:19 PM
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Mario R. Mercado
Cities We Love
5 Reasons to Explore England Outside of London
October 20, 2015 04:42 PM
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Samantha Juda
4 Haunted Irish Castles—That You Can Stay In
History + Culture
4 Haunted Irish Castles—That You Can Stay In
October 19, 2015 03:44 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Five Ways You’ll Fall in Love with Granada and the Isletas of Lake Nicaragua
Where to Travel Next
Five Ways You’ll Fall in Love with Granada and the Isletas of Lake Nicaragua
October 16, 2015 03:59 PM
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Michaela Trimble
Safari
What It’s Actually Like to Be a Safari Guide
October 16, 2015 02:38 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Move Over, Rum Punch: The Caribbean's New Drink Might Be Wine
Bars + Nightlife
Move Over, Rum Punch: The Caribbean’s New Drink Might Be Wine
October 16, 2015 02:25 PM
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Sophie Friedman
New Flight Routes, New Airplane Cabins, New Disney Pricing: The View from AFAR
Air Travel News
New Flight Routes, New Airplane Cabins, New Disney Pricing: The View from AFAR
October 16, 2015 12:39 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How Travel Informs Design, According to a Designer
October 15, 2015 07:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
7 Galápagos Photos That Will Make You Reach For Your Passport
Art + Culture
7 Galápagos Photos That Will Make You Reach For Your Passport
October 15, 2015 07:43 PM
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João Canziani
Cambodia.jpg
History + Culture
Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia
October 15, 2015 02:57 PM
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Alexander Chee
Hero_LearningAFAR
From the Editor
How You Can Help Change Students’ Lives with Travel
October 14, 2015 06:13 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Air Travel News
United Now Offers Direct Flights from San Francisco to Chengdu, China
October 14, 2015 05:57 PM
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Georgia Freedman
Family Travel
Do You Really Have to Stop Traveling When You Have Kids?
October 14, 2015 05:28 PM
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Freda Moon
Destination Spotlight
6 Lesser-Known Things to Do in Estonia
October 14, 2015 04:15 PM
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Jenny Miller
My First Time: 4 Things I Learned in Marfa, Texas
Art + Architecture
4 Things to Know Before Visiting Marfa, Texas
October 13, 2015 05:29 PM
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Nina Dietzel
People
Obsessed: Meet the Woman Who Travels Only for Hats
October 13, 2015 01:55 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming
Hiking + Cycling
The Best Way to Discover Puglia, Italy’s Unspoiled Province
October 12, 2015 03:45 PM
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Paul Greenberg
Food + Drink
8 Things to Eat in Beirut: The Refined Art of Levantine Cooking
October 12, 2015 02:35 PM
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Eleni Zoe
Vancouver Canada totem pole
Art + Culture
Where to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 12, 2015 02:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Everest-Base-Camp-Trek1.jpg
Hiking + Cycling
What It’s Actually Like to Be an Expedition Guide on Mt. Everest
October 12, 2015 01:28 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef
Food + Drink
Where to Eat and Drink in Mexico, according to a Chef
October 9, 2015 06:02 PM
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Jen Murphy
The 5 Best Tea Services in San Francisco
Food + Drink
The 5 Best Tea Services in San Francisco
October 9, 2015 02:30 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Destination Spotlight
4 Ways The Bay Area Is Your Oyster
October 8, 2015 03:05 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Art + Culture
Take A Peek at Jamaica’s Real Music Scene
October 8, 2015 02:00 PM
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Steve Bennett
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