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Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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
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
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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
Health + Wellness
The Dos and Don’ts of Korean Spas
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Where to Eat in Crete, Greece, According to an Olive-Oil Expert
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat in Crete, Greece, According to an Olive-Oil Expert
February 20, 2015 09:53 AM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Insiders
Malin + Goetz Share Their Favorite Suitcase, The Ultimate Find, and the Best Way to Navigate a New City
February 20, 2015 09:38 AM
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Danielle Walsh
Founder’s Note
Charity While Traveling: Luci Lanterns and More
February 13, 2015 02:11 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Love Locks Aren’t As Romantic As You Think
February 12, 2015 05:46 PM
5 Places You Need to Eat and See in Austin, TX, According to a Chef
Food + Drink
5 Places You Need to Eat and See in Austin, TX, According to a Chef
February 9, 2015 06:50 PM
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Jen Murphy
Weekend Getaways
8 Ways to Make the Most of a Weekend in the Maldives
February 9, 2015 03:50 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Trips
February 5, 2015 06:20 PM
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Danielle Walsh
6 Things to Pack for a Trip to Sydney, According to Musician Julia Stone
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Things to Pack for a Trip to Sydney, According to Musician Julia Stone
February 4, 2015 06:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Chapulines - crickets in Mexico
Food + Drink
The Weirdest Food We’ve Eaten, from Bat Tacos to Salted Termites
February 3, 2015 11:53 AM
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Danielle Walsh
Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka
History + Culture
Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka
January 30, 2015 06:28 PM
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Leslie Jamison
The Remote Beach Town of Your Dreams Exists in Canada
Water Sports
The Remote Beach Town of Your Dreams Exists in Canada
January 30, 2015 05:49 PM
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Eva Holland
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: The People Who Make Travel Memorable
January 29, 2015 05:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
International Beaches
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
January 29, 2015 03:48 PM
This Might Be the Best Reason to Visit Rome During Spring
Restaurants + Cafés
This Might Be the Best Reason to Visit Rome During Spring
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Susan Van Allen
How to Feel at Home in Denmark’s Capital of Cool
History + Culture
How to Feel at Home in Denmark’s Capital of Cool
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Lisa Abend
Meet the Most Misunderstood Wine Region in France
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Meet the Most Misunderstood Wine Region in France
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Mikki Brammer
7 Simple Questions That Will Reveal Your Soul City
Cities We Love
7 Simple Questions That Will Reveal Your Soul City
January 25, 2015 08:28 AM
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Samantha Juda
How to Explore Montréal’s Explosive Music Scene
Art + Culture
How to Explore Montréal’s Explosive Music Scene
January 22, 2015 01:46 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Things to Know If You’re Thinking about Going to Cuba
January 21, 2015 12:26 PM
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Greg Sullivan
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Air Travel News
The Best Cities for Layovers
January 20, 2015 07:57 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Resident: Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus Heart
Travel Insiders
Resident: Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus Heart
January 20, 2015 05:10 PM
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Jen Murphy
A Spontaneous Trip to Cuba
Where to Travel Next
A Spontaneous Trip to Cuba
January 19, 2015 07:07 AM
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Greg Sullivan
People
Travel Advice From AFAR Editors: Nick Rowlands Explores Hong Kong & Beyond
January 14, 2015 05:07 PM
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Samantha Juda
An illustration of a hand holding a gold coin over a hotel scene.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Tips for Saving Money on Travel, According to Nomadic Matt
January 13, 2015 03:13 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome
Cities We Love
Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome
January 12, 2015 01:04 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Galápagos Islands
January 8, 2015 03:45 PM
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Samantha Juda
Art + Culture
We Think the Ladies of HBO’s Girls Should Take a Vacation
January 8, 2015 02:55 PM
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Danielle Walsh
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