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View of the seating area at the Capital One lounge at JFK airports with two parallel blue long banquet seats flanked by oval tables and red chairs
Air Travel News
Capital One Just Changed Its Lounge Access Rules
The changes, implemented in an effort to reduce overcrowding, went into effect on February 1.
February 02, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outside the HT Home for the Aged
History + Culture
Harriet Tubman’s Story Didn’t End With the Underground Railroad—See Where Her Life Began Again in New York
February 02, 2026 04:10 PM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
Beautiful nature landscapes in Turkey mountains. Lycian way is famous among hikers.
Outdoor Adventure
This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean
February 02, 2026 01:57 PM
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Alexandra Gillespie
Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view
Ocean Cruises
Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships
January 30, 2026 04:50 PM
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Fran Golden
Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.
National Parks
This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen
January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.
Air Travel News
After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern
January 30, 2026 01:04 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Ritz Paris
Hotels We Love
The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels
January 30, 2026 12:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Trump’s New Cuba Policy Is Bad News for U.S. Travelers
Tips + News
Trump’s New Cuba Policy Is Bad News for U.S. Travelers
November 09, 2017 05:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
Are You Photographer Enough for This $70 Camera?
Packing Tips + Gear
Are You Photographer Enough for This $70 Camera?
November 09, 2017 12:37 PM
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Matthew Phenix
From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America
Air Travel News
From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America
November 08, 2017 01:09 PM
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Matthew Phenix
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Cambodia
AFAR Advisor
A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Cambodia
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How a Herd of Sheep Put the Faroe Islands on the Map
Packing Tips + Gear
How a Herd of Sheep Put the Faroe Islands on the Map
November 07, 2017 12:01 PM
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Sarah Buder
Is Traveling Better in the Rain?
The Future of Travel
Is Traveling Better in the Rain?
November 07, 2017 08:01 AM
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Samantha Shankman
12 Unique Shops Worth Traveling For
Style + Design
11 Unique Shops Worth Traveling For
November 06, 2017 08:52 PM
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Danielle Walsh
This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience
Natural Wonders
This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience
November 06, 2017 08:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life
Restaurants + Cafés
Chef Dominique Ansel on the Most Inspiring Meals of His Life
November 06, 2017 11:56 AM
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Brooke Porter Katz
In New York, a $100 Million Souvenir
Art + Architecture
In New York, a $100 Million Souvenir
November 06, 2017 10:55 AM
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Matthew Phenix
The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip
Beaches
The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip
November 03, 2017 03:02 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland
Art + Culture
This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland
November 03, 2017 01:02 PM
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Serena Renner
How to Make a Midnight Pupp
Bars + Nightlife
How to Make a Midnight Pupp
November 01, 2017 04:38 PM
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David Farley
6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage
History + Culture
6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage
October 30, 2017 01:38 PM
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Adam H. Graham
10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting
AFAR Advisor
10 Takeaways from the AFAR Travel Advisory Council Meeting
October 29, 2017 08:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco
Style + Design
This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco
October 27, 2017 12:33 PM
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Paige Darrah
Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos
Art + Culture
Go Inside the Quirky “Micronation” of Molossia Through These Brilliant Photos
October 26, 2017 08:03 PM
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Maggie Fuller
How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs
Restaurants + Cafés
How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs
October 26, 2017 07:51 PM
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Sara Button
Uber Finds a Better Way to Pay for Your Uber
Loyalty + Rewards
Uber Finds a Better Way to Pay for Your Uber
October 25, 2017 01:35 PM
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Matthew Phenix
Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0
Restaurants + Cafés
Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0
October 24, 2017 08:00 PM
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Arabella Bowen
Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”
History + Culture
Meet the Woman Who Went in Search of “the Good Death”
October 24, 2017 05:18 PM
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Sarah Buder
A Book Lover’s Guide to Mexico
Books
A Book Lover’s Guide to Mexico
October 24, 2017 05:17 PM
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Susannah Rigg
Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland
Cities We Love
Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland
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Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter
Travel Insiders
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Professional Ghost Hunter
October 24, 2017 12:10 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
Festivals + Events
The Halloween Capital of the World Isn’t What You Think It Is
October 23, 2017 11:51 AM
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Miranda Smith
A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces
Art + Architecture
A Look at Ai Weiwei’s Takeover of New York City’s Public Spaces
October 20, 2017 12:11 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
There's a Museum in Vienna That's Full of Fake Art
Art + Architecture
There’s a Museum in Vienna That’s Full of Fake Art
October 19, 2017 08:11 PM
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Noah Lederman
Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game
Style + Design
Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game
October 18, 2017 12:27 PM
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Nicole Antonio
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