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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
Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design
Art + Architecture
Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design
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Why Chasing a Total Solar Eclipse Is a Truly Awesome Experience
Epic Trips
Why Chasing a Total Solar Eclipse Is a Truly Awesome Experience
August 11, 2017 05:39 PM
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Jeff Greenwald
This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret
Outdoor Adventure
This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret
August 11, 2017 05:39 PM
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Veronica Meewes
Life Artists: How Leather Craftsman Dana Glaeser Found His Purpose
Art + Architecture
Life Artists: How Leather Craftsman Dana Glaeser Found His Purpose
August 11, 2017 05:11 PM
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This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Soviet Cooking
Food + Drink
This Chef Will Make You Fall in Love With Belarusian Cooking
August 11, 2017 10:44 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?
Restaurants + Cafés
Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?
August 10, 2017 07:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Most Mysterious Airline Fare Class, Explained
Air Travel News
The Most Mysterious Airline Fare Class, Explained
August 10, 2017 01:26 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling
Health + Wellness
How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling
August 8, 2017 11:49 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride
Safari
This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride
August 8, 2017 11:47 AM
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Sarah Theeboom
How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian
Restaurants + Cafés
How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian
August 8, 2017 11:26 AM
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Sarah Buder
7 Photos That Reveal What it Means to Be French Right Now
Art + Culture
7 Photos That Reveal What it Means to Be French Right Now
August 4, 2017 09:32 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Honolulu Is First City to Ban Pedestrian Texting in a Crosswalk 
Tips + News
Honolulu Is First City to Ban Pedestrian Texting in a Crosswalk
August 4, 2017 02:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Searching for the Next Aleppo Pepper in Brooklyn Heights
Restaurants + Cafés
Searching for the Next Aleppo Pepper in Brooklyn Heights
August 4, 2017 02:00 PM
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Rachel Tepper Paley
Meet the People Who Make the Marrakech Medina Tick
History + Culture
Meet the People Who Make the Marrakech Medina Tick
August 4, 2017 10:56 AM
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Lisa Abend
How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro
History + Culture
How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro
August 4, 2017 10:40 AM
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Sarah Buder
6 Hotel Bummers—and How They’re Getting Fixed
Hotels
6 Hotel Bummers—and How They’re Getting Fixed
August 3, 2017 05:53 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
Cities We Love
How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
August 2, 2017 09:10 PM
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Tom Downey
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
Cities We Love
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
August 2, 2017 08:57 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
Epic Trips
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
August 2, 2017 03:35 PM
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Dana Brindle
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
Art + Culture
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
August 2, 2017 12:20 PM
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Tamara Palmer
How to Road Trip Through West Sweden
Road Trips
What Makes West Sweden a Great Road Trip Destination?
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Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
National Parks
Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
August 1, 2017 03:09 PM
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Matt Villano
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
Festivals + Events
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
July 31, 2017 06:14 PM
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Laura House
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
July 31, 2017 05:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
Founder’s Note
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
The Future of Travel
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
People
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Nile Cappello
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