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History + Culture

Celebrate Women’s Suffrage on an Epic, Self-Guided Road Trip

Trace the route of the national women’s suffrage movement and stand in the spots where history happened.

March 6, 2020 07:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Mother and child sitting on grass next to black backpack diaper bag from No Reception Club

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents

AFAR’s parents (and their kids) tested strollers, diaper bags, and even toys on road trips and overnight flights to find the best family travel gear worth the investment.

August 10, 2023 04:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Minneapolis This Fall

One of the country’s most anticipated Indigenous restaurants leads a revival of the Midwestern city’s diverse food scene.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Andrew Parks

blue-footed boobies sitting on rocks in Galapagos with the sea in the background

These additional conservation funds come as UNESCO warns of unsustainable tourism growth in the Ecuadorian archipelago.

October 2, 2023 02:31 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

Traveler with bright orange backpack looking out the airport window at an airplane taking off

Air Travel News

Could This Airline’s New Seat-Map Tool Make Flying Less Stressful for Women?

The feature “aims to make the travel experience more comfortable for our female passengers,” the carrier said in a statement.

July 1, 2024 06:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

Safari

How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture

Search for the Big Five and immerse yourself in incredible cultural experiences on these three unforgettable trips, tailormade for style, romance, and outdoor adventures.

Sponsored by The Kenya Tourism Board

Road Trips

See 9 Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Works on the New Great Wright Road Trip

Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.

August 27, 2021 04:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Museums + Galleries

The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

You’ll Soon Be Able to Spend the Night at the North Pole—in an Igloo

The temporary hotel will be set up next April.

September 16, 2019 04:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Spring 2025

Surfing Isn’t out of Reach for Blind Travelers. Here’s How I Made it Happen in Hawai‘i

A blind traveler heads to Hawai‘i to catch some waves— and finds a memorable surfing partner in the process.

May 12, 2025 02:19 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Off The Tourist Trail

6 Underrated Ways to Experience California Without The Crowds

Road trip through quieter coastal cities, find alternative wine regions, and explore Japanese heritage in L.A.'s South Bay.

December 10, 2024 04:50 PM

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Jessica Ritz

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Outdoor Experiences in Knoxville

Climb above the forest canopy, paddle through the city center, and trade hiking boots for rooftop cocktails at sunset

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