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A row of United aircraft all parked at airport gates alongside each other
Air Travel News
United Airlines Removes Thousands of Flights From Its Summer Schedule
The carrier has reduced its domestic seat capacity by nearly 5 percent. Here’s what travelers need to know.
July 10, 2026 02:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: sheep in a meadow at Errington Cheese Farm in Scotland. Right: wheels of Lanark Blue cheese resting on a shelf
Food + Drink
Scotland’s Cheese Trail Is the Farmhouse Food Adventure You Didn’t Know You Needed
July 10, 2026 11:45 AM
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Camille Berry
A colorful display of traditional Mexican dishes served on a vibrant tablecloth with authentic ceramics.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 9, 2026 02:43 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Left hand picture: a person looking at a wall of framed art at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration exterior; right-hand picture is the brick exterior of the museum which was a historic waterworks building
Museums + Galleries
Britain’s First Illustration Museum Has Opened—Here’s What to See
July 9, 2026 10:56 AM
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Lucy Kehoe
River view of Indianapolis's White River with kayakers and city skyline in the background
Outdoor Adventure
This Midwestern Capital Wants to Be America’s Newest River City
July 9, 2026 08:00 AM
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Matt Kirouac
A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports
Air Travel News
7 New Perks Make Flight Delays More Bearable at U.S. Airports
August 31, 2017 06:05 PM
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Harriet Baskas
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Own a Cannabis Tour Company
Bars + Nightlife
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Own a Cannabis Tour Company
August 31, 2017 06:05 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Anyone Is Now Allowed Beyond Security at Pittsburgh International Airport
Air Travel News
Anyone Is Now Allowed Beyond Security at Pittsburgh International Airport
August 31, 2017 06:04 PM
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Matt Villano
Here’s Why Hilton Is Encouraging People to Get Passports
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s Why Hilton Is Encouraging People to Get Passports
August 29, 2017 05:19 PM
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Matt Villano
The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots
Water Sports
The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots
August 29, 2017 11:33 AM
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Myffy Rigby
Is This the Most Transcendent Way to Explore New York City?
Cities We Love
Is This the Most Transcendent Way to Explore New York City?
August 28, 2017 08:26 PM
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Valerie Rains
Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Tips + News
Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims
August 28, 2017 06:48 PM
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Harriet Baskas
How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table
Restaurants + Cafés
How a Top Chef Brings Her Caribbean Roots to Your Dinner Table
August 28, 2017 04:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany
Bars + Nightlife
8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany
August 24, 2017 09:13 PM
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Ana Kamin
Here’s Your Chance to Ride With a Cycling Champion in Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Here’s Your Chance to Ride With a Cycling Champion in Aspen
August 24, 2017 05:58 PM
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Joe Diaz
What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World
Outdoor Adventure
What It’s Like to Visit the Northernmost Inhabited Place in the World
August 23, 2017 02:51 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine
Restaurants + Cafés
A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine
August 23, 2017 02:26 PM
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Dana Brindle
Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine
History + Culture
Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine
August 23, 2017 12:15 PM
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Sarah Buder
On the Hunt for Tokyo’s Strangest Souvenirs
Cities We Love
On the Hunt for Tokyo’s Strangest Souvenirs
August 22, 2017 08:36 PM
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Adam H. Graham
The Surprising Reason You Should Visit Mexico City in the Spring
Cities We Love
The Surprising Reason You Should Visit Mexico City in the Spring
August 22, 2017 08:35 PM
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Annuska Angulo
The Unexpected Ingredient Mexico Should Be Known For
Festivals + Events
The Unexpected Ingredient Mexico Should Be Known For
August 22, 2017 03:40 PM
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Allegra Ben-Amotz
This Egyptian Shop Might Change How You See Paris
Cities We Love
This Egyptian Shop Might Change How You See Paris
August 21, 2017 08:21 PM
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Lauren Elkin
The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses
Cities We Love
The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses
August 21, 2017 08:05 PM
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Emma John
Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)
August 18, 2017 01:45 PM
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Bryce Wiatrak
Birmingham’s Food Scene Is Growing—Fast
Restaurants + Cafés
Birmingham’s Food Scene Is Growing—Fast
August 17, 2017 02:09 PM
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Anna Mazurek
AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations
Weekend Getaways
10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation
August 17, 2017 02:00 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Undercover Hotel Inspector
Hotels
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be an Undercover Hotel Inspector
August 16, 2017 03:26 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair
Style + Design
The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair
August 15, 2017 07:33 PM
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Sarah Rich
The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side
History + Culture
The Truth About Austria’s Dark Side
August 15, 2017 07:24 PM
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Tom Rachman
The Hong Kong Architect Redefining What Business Travel Can Be
Art + Architecture
The Hong Kong Architect Redefining What Business Travel Can Be
August 14, 2017 08:34 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South
Restaurants + Cafés
Finding Southeast Asian Flavors in the American South
August 14, 2017 06:44 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018
Air Travel News
Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018
August 14, 2017 04:12 PM
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Elaine Glusac
A Look at the Radical Conservation of Cambodia’s Mysterious Rain Forest
Natural Wonders
A Look at the Radical Conservation of Cambodia’s Mysterious Rain Forest
August 11, 2017 09:38 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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