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Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the King of Trails Scenic Byway

Discover breathtaking nature, charming small towns, and even some great art on this route through western Minnesota.

September 28, 2021 05:25 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Camping

The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Cities We Love

In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present

After a two-year hiatus, a writer returns to New Orleans to rediscover her roots through art, flavors, and memory.

February 16, 2022 02:15 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Art + Culture

This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul

Medellín’s thriving music scene is more than just reggaetón. It’s a movement reshaping tourism, culture, and community in Colombia’s musical capital.

March 18, 2025 03:26 PM

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Cat Sposato

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the First Woman to Cross Africa by Electric Motorcycle

Sinje Gottwald rode from Tangier, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa in 124 days.

March 28, 2023 02:42 PM

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Underwater Cameras, According to Divers

Plus a few key accessories to take below the surface.

November 2, 2021 05:12 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Aruba

Taste your way through Aruba’s diverse cuisine with stuffed cheese, conch stew, savory pastries, and more.

February 29, 2024 04:20 PM

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Susan Campbell

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend

Natural Wonders

The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak in August—Here’s How to See It

The Perseids can be seen from anywhere in the Northern Hemisphere that’s dark enough—and the display will be most dazzling this year on August 12.

July 11, 2024 07:52 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

7 Exciting New Airline Routes Coming to the Caribbean This Winter

Thanks to these new Caribbean flights, it’s about to get so much easier to arrange a warm-weather getaway this winter.

September 25, 2019 03:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

This Berlin Theater Shows How Entertainment Might Look Post-Coronavirus

In Germany’s capital, the historic Berliner Ensemble removed more than half of the seats from its main auditorium to guarantee social distancing for future theatergoers.

June 11, 2020 04:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Discover the enchanted islands, charming cities, and secret coves of Croatia, Europe’s “hidden gem.”

Where to Travel Next

Why Croatia Is Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Travelers

Enjoy all the pleasures of a culture-rich trip filled with delicious food, along with exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, thanks to sea and land specialists Ker & Downey.

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