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Outdoor Research is one of a few brands that make its ski gear in extended sizes.

Packing Tips + Gear

For Fat Travelers, Cold Weather Gear Shouldn’t Be This Hard to Find

Everyone deserves gear that fits, performs, and looks good.

February 3, 2023 03:00 PM

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Naomi Tomky

A panoramic view of the Tiger's Nest monastery also known as the Paro Taktsang and the surrounding area

Outdoor Adventure

G Adventures Is Discounting Tours to Ibiza, Thailand, Bhutan, and More

The flash sale ends February 28, so start planning your 2023 travels now.

February 9, 2023 06:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is among the most popular travel destinations this holiday season.

Air Travel News

Holiday Airfares Are the Highest They’ve Been in Years—Here’s the Best Time to Book and How to Save

Fear not, fellow procrastinators. It’s not too late to book holiday travel, but act swiftly and smartly.

September 13, 2022 08:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

The free app, which is now available for Apple and Android phones, means you won’t need to stop at a Customs and Border Protection kiosk.

October 2, 2023 05:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

When Will You Travel Again? Our Readers Weigh In

The AFAR community is raring to get back out there as soon as it’s safe.

June 11, 2020 06:52 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

You’ll Want to Curl up in One of These Unforgettable Hotel Libraries

With their impressive collections and enchanting surroundings, these hotel libraries are a book lover’s dream.

September 7, 2018 05:45 PM

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Diana Spechler

Air Travel News

These Exciting New Airline Routes to Europe Are Finally Here

Thanks to these new European flights, it’s much easier to hop across the pond from the United States this summer.

June 11, 2019 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Elderly woman relaxing in rooftop swimming pool with Wheelchair and city skyline view and wheelchair, dubai, united arab emirates

Accessible Travel

What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers

Hotels, listen up: ADA compliance alone often falls short—this is how you should be designing for real guests.

December 18, 2025 04:39 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

River Cruises

Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

January 14, 2020 01:27 PM

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Fran Golden

Longreads

A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World

In 2015, Tom Turcich set out to circumnavigate the globe by foot. He has been walking ever since.

June 22, 2021 11:24 AM

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Ann Babe

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

Actors rehearsing a new play by Langston Hughes at Good Sheperd Community Center in Chicago.

Art + Culture

In Cleveland, Ohio, a Quest for Poet Langston Hughes

The Harlem Renaissance literary icon has deep Midwestern roots.

October 25, 2023 01:53 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Hotels

The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip

New hotels along the Athens coastline are helping to redefine what it means to live, and stay, in the Greek capital.

May 9, 2025 10:57 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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