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Packing Tips + Gear
8 Small Business Sales to Shop Instead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
If you’re boycotting Amazon’s sale, you can still find great travel deals at these alternative sales right now.
October 10, 2023 09:22 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Expedition Cruises
Experiencing Luxury in the Wild on Silversea’s New Galápagos Ship
AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.
May 11, 2022 10:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Cruise
There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort
On the “Aqua Mare” in the Galápagos, close encounters with the resident wildlife come with standard-setting luxury.
May 15, 2025 01:45 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Cruise
The Best Way to Enhance Your Galápagos Cruise? Spend More Time on Land at This Luxury Eco-Lodge
Many visitors opt for a traditional Galápagos sailing when visiting the Ecuadorian archipelago known for its natural wonders that captivated Darwin. But there’s another—arguably better—option.
March 18, 2026 06:19 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
Afar’s director of photography breaks down (almost) every single thing she wore and carried to Nepal, including the best base layers for Base Camp.
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
Expedition Cruises
Lindblad Will Take Vaccinated Guests to Alaska and the Galápagos This Summer
All passengers age 16 and older must be vaccinated when the cruise line resumes its sailings in June.
March 30, 2021 01:56 PM
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Michelle Baran
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
Reuse and reduce where possible, but when it’s time to buy new ski gear, look at these Earth-approved options.
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
National Parks
Tallest Volcano in the Galápagos Erupts for the First Time Since 2015
National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.
January 7, 2022 03:14 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Packing Tips + Gear
The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel
Whether you fold your clothes or roll them, packing cubes make it easier to get organized. Here are the best, tested and reviewed by frequent travelers.
February 20, 2025 01:56 AM
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Mike Arnot
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best July 4th Travel Gear Sales in 2020
Our favorite Fourth of July deals offer big savings on outdoor gear, luggage, and electronics—some of which are featured on AFAR’s Best of lists.
July 4, 2020 11:34 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cruise News
Hurtigruten Is Discounting Cruises to Greenland, West Africa, the Galápagos, and More
The “Make Waves & Save” sale ends August 31, so now’s the time to start planning your future travels.
June 2, 2023 02:04 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Air Travel News
Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant
It will make your life a whole lot easier and help you avoid the painful (and underreported) “suitcase elbow.”
November 24, 2021 12:42 PM
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Rosalie Tinelli
Hiking + Cycling
National Parks We Love Around the World
Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.
June 14, 2021 05:07 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Solo Travel
I Wore A Thobe in Saudi Arabia. Did I Do the Right Thing?
When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.
May 18, 2023 11:21 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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