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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
5 Places You Need to Eat and See in Austin, TX, According to a Chef
Food + Drink
5 Places You Need to Eat and See in Austin, TX, According to a Chef
February 9, 2015 06:50 PM
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Jen Murphy
Weekend Getaways
8 Ways to Make the Most of a Weekend in the Maldives
February 9, 2015 03:50 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Trips
February 5, 2015 06:20 PM
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Danielle Walsh
6 Things to Pack for a Trip to Sydney, According to Musician Julia Stone
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Things to Pack for a Trip to Sydney, According to Musician Julia Stone
February 4, 2015 06:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Chapulines - crickets in Mexico
Food + Drink
The Weirdest Food We’ve Eaten, from Bat Tacos to Salted Termites
February 3, 2015 11:53 AM
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Danielle Walsh
Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka
History + Culture
Finding Two Faces of Paradise in Post-War Sri Lanka
January 30, 2015 06:28 PM
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Leslie Jamison
The Remote Beach Town of Your Dreams Exists in Canada
Water Sports
The Remote Beach Town of Your Dreams Exists in Canada
January 30, 2015 05:49 PM
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Eva Holland
Founder’s Note
Founder’s Note: The People Who Make Travel Memorable
January 29, 2015 05:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
International Beaches
Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
January 29, 2015 03:48 PM
This Might Be the Best Reason to Visit Rome During Spring
Restaurants + Cafés
This Might Be the Best Reason to Visit Rome During Spring
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Susan Van Allen
How to Feel at Home in Denmark’s Capital of Cool
History + Culture
How to Feel at Home in Denmark’s Capital of Cool
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Lisa Abend
Meet the Most Misunderstood Wine Region in France
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Meet the Most Misunderstood Wine Region in France
January 26, 2015 10:00 AM
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Mikki Brammer
7 Simple Questions That Will Reveal Your Soul City
Cities We Love
7 Simple Questions That Will Reveal Your Soul City
January 25, 2015 08:28 AM
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Samantha Juda
How to Explore Montréal’s Explosive Music Scene
Art + Culture
How to Explore Montréal’s Explosive Music Scene
January 22, 2015 01:46 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Things to Know If You’re Thinking about Going to Cuba
January 21, 2015 12:26 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Amsterdam.jpg
Air Travel News
The Best Cities for Layovers
January 20, 2015 07:57 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Resident: Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus Heart
Travel Insiders
Resident: Tel Aviv’s Bauhaus Heart
January 20, 2015 05:10 PM
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Jen Murphy
A Spontaneous Trip to Cuba
Where to Travel Next
A Spontaneous Trip to Cuba
January 19, 2015 07:07 AM
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Greg Sullivan
People
Travel Advice From AFAR Editors: Nick Rowlands Explores Hong Kong & Beyond
January 14, 2015 05:07 PM
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Samantha Juda
An illustration of a hand holding a gold coin over a hotel scene.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Tips for Saving Money on Travel, According to Nomadic Matt
January 13, 2015 03:13 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome
Cities We Love
Wandering Chef: Michael Lomonaco in Rome
January 12, 2015 01:04 PM
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Jen Murphy
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Things You Didn’t Know About the Galápagos Islands
January 8, 2015 03:45 PM
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Samantha Juda
Art + Culture
We Think the Ladies of HBO’s Girls Should Take a Vacation
January 8, 2015 02:55 PM
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Danielle Walsh
How to Travel to Cuba—It’s Easy (Well, Easier)
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Travel to Cuba—It’s Easy (Well, Easier)
December 17, 2014 05:19 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Spin the Globe: Danielle Henderson Rolls the Dice in Macau
Solo Travel
Spin the Globe: Danielle Henderson Rolls the Dice in Macau
December 9, 2014 05:47 PM
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Danielle Henderson
Can Family Relationships Be Strengthened At Sea?
Family Travel
Can Family Relationships Be Strengthened At Sea?
December 3, 2014 07:43 PM
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Josh Dean
Resident: Shanghai Served Neat
In the Magazine
Resident: Shanghai Served Neat
December 3, 2014 07:25 PM
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Jen Murphy
Vienna’s Moment: Learning to Love Opera in the City of Music
Travel Tales
Vienna’s Moment: Learning to Love Opera in the City of Music
December 3, 2014 07:19 PM
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Emma John
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