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AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.

Altitude sickness can strike anyone, but travelers have a few ways to reduce the risk—including drinking water, ascending slowly, and getting rescue insurance.

After numerous visits to Napa Valley with her kids, one Bay Area writer is convinced that the region is as much for families as it is for foodies and wine lovers.

This island destination mixes Portuguese and local traditions for a vibrant history, incredible culture and cuisine, and fantastic events (including one of the world’s greatest fireworks shows)—and all closer than you might think.

Why you should immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and see some of the most incredible locations in Europe and North America this year.

It all started with a Tumblr blog. Here’s how one New Yorker’s love affair with the city helped turn her digital platform into a flourishing career in its notoriously exclusive art world.

The newest ship on the Nile River is an 82-passenger vessel from Viking, complete with distinctly modern spaces, a sun deck with a pool, and some of the world’s most priceless views of antiquities.

Everything you need to know in order to get the most out of a trip to Slovenia.

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

Factoring in dynamic pricing, seasonality, and crowds, Kayak’s new Best Time to Travel tool will help you find the ideal month to plan a trip to the destination of your choice.

The gateway to Utah’s Mighty Five national parks is now an International Dark Sky Community, making it an epic destination for viewing red-rock landscapes by day and celestial shows by night.

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

Affordable housing, some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and delicious cuisine make this vibrant island nation a seriously attractive option for remote workers.

With everything from sprawling resorts and boutique hotels to luxury condos and a city stay with two private beaches, Aruba offers endless ways to experience island life.