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Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cruise

Introducing the World’s Newest Ocean

The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans. Dive into what it means for conservation—and travelers.

August 26, 2021 02:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Visas + Passports

United States Issues Its First Passport With “X” Gender Marker

The U.S. joins over a dozen countries that allow a third-gender option on passports.

October 28, 2021 05:32 PM

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Colleen Slevin

The authors of a 2020 study about diversity in travel just released a follow-up survey, and they hope the results will serve as a wake-up call for the travel industry.

September 8, 2025 12:03 PM

COVID + Travel

Europe’s Entry Rules Just Got More Confusing

European countries have been updating their entry requirements since the United States was removed from the EU safe travel list—and the policies are anything but uniform.

September 7, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

U.S. Beaches

This Southern State is the Most Underrated Beach Destination in the U.S.

No, it’s not on the East or West Coast.

March 23, 2023 06:51 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Hotels

The Place Firenze Will Show You a New Side of Florence

With Florence hotelier Claudio Meli in charge, The Place hotel is leading the way by connecting visitors to distinctive local experiences.

August 13, 2021 01:15 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

This public space at the Raffles Jaipur in Rajasthan has large palm trees and scalloped arches, with a gold fountain at its center.

Stay Here Next

This Palatial New Hotel in Rajasthan Is Fit for a Queen

The Raffles Jaipur delivers a royal-feeling stay in an opulent palace built for the modern era.

October 4, 2024 01:36 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Where to Travel Next

Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now

With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

History + Culture

One of Canada’s Most Sacred Rivers Offers Scenic Coves, Houseboats, and Indigenous Lore

What I learned about the Wolastoqiyik People on a trip along New Brunswick’s “beautiful and bountiful river.”

July 18, 2025 01:34 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Tips + News

The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb

Time to pack your trunk for a stay in an Airbnb with another type of, er, trunk.

February 28, 2020 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them

Through its parks, cities, and state-of-the-art observatories, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best stargazing in the country.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Stacey McKenna

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