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Venice Hit by Third High Tide in 1 Week. Can the City Be Saved?

Damage could run up to hundreds of millions of euros during these historic floods. Here’s why November 2019’s “acqua alta” is different from previous ones.

November 18, 2019 12:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Take a Peek Into a Designer’s Travel Journal

Here’s how AFAR Junior Designer Emily Blevins captures her journeys—and the tools you need to get started, too.

October 10, 2018 07:30 PM

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Emily Blevins

Restaurants + Cafés

A Quest for this Ingredient Will Take You Into the Heart of Israel

Find zuta mint (and much more) on a road trip to the wild Galilee region

April 13, 2017 11:55 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

What Are the Best Hotel Perks?

From unlimited massages and spa credits to free breakfast and lounge access, here are some of our favorite perks.

August 8, 2019 09:47 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Bars + Nightlife

How Vietnamese Breweries Are Using Local Ingredients to Create Stunning Craft Beer

Lager is still king in Vietnam, but a growing number of innovative brewers are experimenting with flavors to offer much more interesting brews.

July 12, 2018 02:28 PM

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Stephanie Cain

Winter Sports

10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking Trail Reopens in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Following Last Year’s Eruption

Nearly one year after the historic caldera collapse, most of the popular Kilauea Iki Trail has been repaired and is now open to the public.

April 26, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

New Zealand’s North Island Essentials

February 17, 2016 04:47 PM

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Max Bonem

Bars + Nightlife

Toast the Negroni’s 100th Birthday at These Top Bars

The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.

June 26, 2019 01:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A turquoise lake surrounded by pine trees, with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Alberta

Overview

June 27, 2022 05:28 PM

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Jeff Bartlett

Cities We Love

14 Things to Do in Belgrade

Where to eat, stay, and play in the Serbian capital.

April 14, 2020 03:07 PM

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Mekalyn Rose

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Now, You Can Explore the World’s Coolest Neighborhoods with a Local

Get a real insider perspective on how a neighborhood becomes cool—and how best to see it.

July 22, 2019 03:14 PM

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