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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
The commemorative passport begins rolling out July 6. Here’s who can get one—and who won’t.
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking around and making selections from a food bar at Alaska Airlines' new lounge at Portland International Airport
Air Travel News
A First Look at Alaska Airlines’ Ambitious New Airport Lounge
June 29, 2026 05:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
French toast with syrup being poured over it
Air Travel News
United Airlines Is Now Serving Kids’ Meals
November 9, 2022 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar
Trending News
Qatar Relaxes COVID Rules in Time for World Cup—but Will Fans Come?
November 9, 2022 07:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
November 9, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.
Hiking + Cycling
Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland
November 9, 2022 02:33 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.
Art + Culture
4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In
November 9, 2022 02:29 PM
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Wendy Watta
Two people with suitcases walk past the outside of the new United Lounge in Denver.
Air Travel News
In United’s New Lounge Concept, Taking Snacks Is Encouraged
November 8, 2022 09:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
A man checks rates at a money exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trending News
Argentina Adds Another Exchange Rate—for Tourists Only
November 8, 2022 07:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
November 8, 2022 03:05 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
Children build a snowman out of sand
Cities We Love
8 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Charleston
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Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
Cities We Love
Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
November 7, 2022 07:22 PM
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M.K. Quinlan
A red-hued blood moon against a black sky
Trending News
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse—the Last One for 3 Years
November 7, 2022 04:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.
Fall 2022
The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities
November 7, 2022 02:30 PM
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Elaine Glusac
The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
U.S. Beaches
The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
November 7, 2022 01:06 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
Style + Design
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
November 7, 2022 12:52 PM
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Arabella Bowen
TSA security screening Denver airport
Air Travel News
The Cost of TSA PreCheck Just Dropped
November 4, 2022 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life
November 4, 2022 04:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Jars of Fly By Jing spices
Food + Drink
The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat
November 4, 2022 04:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.
Art + Culture
Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting
November 3, 2022 07:14 PM
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Alexandra Marvar
Alaska Airlines Launches Monthly Subscription for West Coast Flights
Air Travel News
Get Automatic Elite Status With Alaska Airlines’ Flight Pass Program
November 3, 2022 05:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Picturesque Little Cayman
Where to Travel Next
Why Island-Hopping in the Cayman Islands Is the Trip You Need Now
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Seven Mile Beach
Where to Travel Next
10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination
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A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses
November 3, 2022 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Washington D.C. subway station with passengers in motion blur
Trending News
Metro Service From D.C. to Washington Dulles Airport Is Finally Arriving
November 2, 2022 11:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vinciguerra Glacier, one of many awe-inspiring sites to discover in Ushuaia, Argentina <br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Epic Off-Grid Trips, Vehicles, and The Gear You’ll Need to Do Them in Style
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TSA mandated masks on airplanes and at airports during the pandemic.
Air Travel News
TSA Is Allowed to Institute Mask Mandates, Supreme Court Rules
November 2, 2022 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.
Food + Drink
For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch
November 2, 2022 04:12 PM
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Clarissa Wei
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
Winter Sports
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
November 1, 2022 09:04 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.
Fall 2022
Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang
November 1, 2022 07:03 PM
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Faris Mustafa
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