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Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
The best way to avoid being fined at U.S. customs is to know what you can—and can’t—bring in.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
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
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
Art + Culture
Getting to Know Seattle: the Arts, the Social Challenges, and the Rain
March 14, 2014 01:40 PM
Art + Culture
Reveling in Seattle’s Rich Arts—And Getting a Buzz
March 11, 2014 12:41 PM
People
The Best of Seattle’s Innovators and Makers
March 9, 2014 11:30 AM
People
On the Course and in the Air with Jim Furyk [Sponsored]
February 14, 2014 11:00 AM
Wandering Chef: Michael Solomonov’s Israel
In the Magazine
Wandering Chef: Michael Solomonov’s Israel
February 4, 2014 05:15 PM
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Jen Murphy
Cities We Love
A Ballad to Ballard
February 4, 2014 02:38 PM
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Derk Richardson
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: Go Mobile, Go to Mexico
February 3, 2014 08:46 PM
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Greg Sullivan
The Sound of Silence
Outdoor Adventure
The Sound of Silence
February 3, 2014 08:22 PM
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Lisa Abend
Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
Restaurants + Cafés
Chile vs. Peru: On the Hunt for the One True Pisco
February 3, 2014 07:19 PM
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Tom Downey
The Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch: Peruvian and Chilean Recipes
Food + Drink
The Pisco Sour and Pisco Punch: Peruvian and Chilean Recipes
February 3, 2014 07:17 PM
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Tom Downey
In the Magazine
Spin the Globe: Poet Beth Ann Fennelly Finds Maya Ruins (and Dildos) in Belize
January 31, 2014 04:08 PM
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Beth Ann Fennelly
India’s Remedy for Fast Food Is Well Worth the Wait
Food + Drink
India’s Remedy for Fast Food Is Well Worth the Wait
January 31, 2014 01:55 PM
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Shahnaz Habib
Take a Rare Look Inside One of the World’s Most Remote Regions
Epic Trips
Take a Rare Look Inside One of the World’s Most Remote Regions
January 30, 2014 12:29 PM
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Liv Combe
AFAR Company Updates
Enrich Your Travel with the AFAR Mobile App
January 18, 2014 01:23 PM
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Bryan Kitch
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Adam Wilson in Paris
January 15, 2014 08:11 PM
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Jen Murphy
Food + Drink
Wandering Chefs: Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman in San Francisco
January 6, 2014 05:05 PM
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Jen Murphy
Art + Culture
Featured Artisan: Andrew Fallshaw
January 2, 2014 06:25 PM
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Matt Abergel in New York City
January 2, 2014 04:51 PM
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Jen Murphy
Art + Culture
A Local’s Tour of Glasgow’s Artsy Heart
December 11, 2013 06:47 PM
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Emma John
Why an Epic Voyage Through the Greek Isles Is a Modern Odyssey
Small Ship Cruises
Why an Epic Voyage Through the Greek Isles Is a Modern Odyssey
December 11, 2013 05:08 PM
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Paul Greenberg
Tips for Multigenerational Cruising
Ocean Cruises
4 Travel Tips for Taking a Multigenerational Cruise
December 11, 2013 05:07 PM
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Judy Perl
Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination
Health + Wellness
Northern Exposure: Dipping into Finland’s Sauna Fascination
December 11, 2013 12:53 PM
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Ryan Knighton
Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai
In the Magazine
Spin the Globe: Cindy Chupack on Flying Solo in Shanghai
December 9, 2013 08:19 PM
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Cindy Chupack
In the Magazine
Wandering Chef: Julie Reiner in Maui
December 9, 2013 07:25 PM
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Jen Murphy
Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Chris Shepherd in Puerto Rico
November 12, 2013 04:20 PM
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Jen Murphy
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: A Warm Welcome in Ireland
November 6, 2013 07:01 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Food + Drink
Interview with Grady Hull, Master of Hops at New Belgium Brewing
October 29, 2013 06:54 PM
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: Business Travel Goes Experiential
October 25, 2013 06:14 PM
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Greg Sullivan
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