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Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District

Two decades ago, one chef opened a restaurant in the tiny village of Cartmel. That decision would change the area forever.

April 18, 2023 11:12 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Air Travel News

Airlines Were Flying Into Recovery. Then Omicron Came Along.

Will the latest twist in the coronavirus pandemic hamper the recent gains made by the airline industry?

December 17, 2021 08:16 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

The Best (and Cheapest) Europe Flights for 2021

There are some surprisingly good deals for travel to Europe right now as airlines add service to meet reopening demand.

June 28, 2021 06:21 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Author, blogger, influencer Jessica Nabongo stands on a balcony in Cuba

People

Jessica Nabongo Has Seen Every Country, But a Few Really Stand Out

The travel writer and photographer looks forward to honoring past relationships and finding new perspectives in familiar places.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Solo Travel

These 10 Travel Destinations Are Better as a Solo Traveler

Going solo? Go here.

August 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Back: Beautiful Landscape in Kenya, Samburuland; front: Kalepo Camp Yoga

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places

More people are gravitating toward saunas in Greenland and helicopter yoga in Kenya—where no one is around for miles.

June 4, 2026 04:12 PM

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Lauren Breedlove

Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

Stay Here Next

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Exterior of Fraunces Tavern - a museum and restaurant in New York City, situated at 54 Pearl Street.

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Go on an Epic 32-Mile Hike—Without Leaving NYC

The Great Saunter is a longer haul than the city’s famous marathon.

February 8, 2024 10:51 AM

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Matt Villano

Milwaukee, WI USA - June 01, 2022: The Milwaukee Public Market and downtown area bustle with activity; vehicles and pedestrians.

Food + Drink

This Midwestern City Is Known for Butter Burgers, Bratwurst, and Custard—Here Are the Essential Meals to Try

Beyond cheese curds and Miller Lite, take a bite or three of these Milwaukee classics.

June 25, 2025 02:44 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Videos

We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]

UFOs? Aliens? Watch to find out.

December 28, 2023 07:12 PM

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Tiana Attride

Neuschwanstein Castle, Schwangau, Germany

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