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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
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
Packing Tips + Gear
Get Lost in the Best Puzzles for Adults Who Love to Travel
April 23, 2020 08:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
Food + Drink
Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage
April 23, 2020 06:35 PM
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Sara Button
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
Tips + News
You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free
April 23, 2020 05:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope
Tips + News
In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope
April 23, 2020 01:00 PM
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Raf Casert
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
Books
Independent Bookstores in New York City That We Love
April 23, 2020 09:54 AM
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Staff
The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides
Epic Trips
The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides
April 22, 2020 07:28 PM
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Sara Button
Find Your Chill With CBD Delivery
Health + Wellness
Find Your Chill With CBD Delivery
April 22, 2020 05:39 PM
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Nicole Antonio
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener
Travel for Good
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener
April 22, 2020 05:10 PM
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Maggie Fuller
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
Books
9 Ways to Celebrate UNESCO World Book Day
April 22, 2020 03:25 PM
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Sara Button
Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows
Tips + News
Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows
April 22, 2020 01:13 PM
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Mike Corder
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Travel for Good
What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet
April 22, 2020 09:22 AM
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Staff
The World’s 10 Greenest Cities of 2020
Tips + News
The World’s 10 Greenest Cities of 2020
April 22, 2020 09:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Marriott’s New Plan for Safe Hotel Stays in the Age of Coronavirus
Tips + News
Marriott’s New Plan for Safe Hotel Stays in the Age of Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 04:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Great Barrier Reef’s Great Big Complicated Story
Longreads
The Great Barrier Reef’s Great Big Complicated Story
April 21, 2020 03:49 PM
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Juli Berwald
This Cruise Line Is Taking Sustainability to the Next Level
Ocean Cruises
This Cruise Line Is Taking Sustainability to the Next Level
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Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside
Health + Wellness
Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises
April 21, 2020 02:53 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
Festivals + Events
Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus
April 21, 2020 02:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain
Health + Wellness
Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain
April 21, 2020 01:22 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love
Travel for Good
How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation You’ll Really Love
April 20, 2020 09:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Spring Is Not Canceled: Beautiful Photos From Around the World
Where to Travel Next
Spring Is Not Canceled: Beautiful Photos From Around the World
April 20, 2020 05:53 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
National Parks
13 National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites
April 20, 2020 04:30 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism
Longreads
Even Though We Aren’t Traveling, We Can Still Support Sustainable Tourism
April 20, 2020 02:42 PM
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Gregory Miller
I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too
Outdoor Adventure
I Went Bird Watching in Colombia From My Couch and You Should Too
April 17, 2020 04:16 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place
Outdoor Adventure
Why Mount Tamalpais in Marin County, California, Is My Happy Place
April 17, 2020 02:12 PM
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Sarah Buder
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
Art + Culture
Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now
April 17, 2020 12:53 PM
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Staff
In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops
Tips + News
In Iran, Isolated Musicians Perform From Rooftops
April 16, 2020 03:18 PM
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Ebrahim Noroozi
How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There
Tips + News
How to Support Small Businesses in Italy When You Can’t Travel There
April 16, 2020 02:59 PM
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Katie Parla
How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada
Train Travel
How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada
April 16, 2020 11:42 AM
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Colleen Kinder
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