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Trending News
UNESCO Just Named 42 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s the Full List
Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.
September 26, 2023 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
Air Travel News
United Just Announced 3 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite Destinations in Asia and Australia
The airline has unveiled its latest batch of new international flight routes, making it easier than ever to get to some of the Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations.
April 2, 2025 07:22 PM
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Chris Dong
LGBTQ Travel
7 Countries That Are Getting Friendlier for LGBTQ Travelers
From the Caribbean to Africa, travel further for higher public opinion scores and legal wins for the LGBTQ community.
June 3, 2025 12:42 PM
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Todd Plummer
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.
April 25, 2022 03:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Trending News
Is It Safe to Travel to Southeast Asia Following the Myanmar Earthquake? What to Know and How to Help
Following a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, here’s a look at how communities throughout the region—and the neighboring Thailand—have been affected, how travel there has changed, and what travelers can do to support those hit hardest.
April 3, 2025 06:45 PM
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Jenny Adams
Trending News
There Is a New Most Visited City in the World
A new report from global market research company Euromonitor International highlights the most visited cities in the world based on international arrivals.
January 31, 2024 10:16 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
History + Culture
The Thai Touch: Mingle with Locals on a Thailand Tour
Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.
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Packing Tips + Gear
The REI Labor Day Sale Has Some of Our Favorite Gear Seriously Discounted
Stock up on shoes, bags, and camping gear from Afar’s “Best of” lists during the REI Labor Day Sale, which runs through September 2, 2024.
August 26, 2024 12:58 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Longreads
Off-Season in Thailand, Wonder Awaits
Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?
October 3, 2022 11:57 AM
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Harrison Hill
Air Travel News
Emirates’ Valentine’s Day Sale Includes $589 Round-Trip Europe Flights
One of the best airlines in the world is discounting flights to Italy, Greece, Thailand, and the Maldives.
February 10, 2022 11:49 AM
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Bailey Berg
Art + Culture
8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki
These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.
October 20, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
River Cruises
The World’s Longest River Is About to Get New Luxury Cruises—and We Can’t Wait to Sail
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts recently announced that later this year it will launch two high-end vessels featuring vintage design and luxury amenities on one of the world’s most storied rivers.
February 28, 2025 02:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
In the Magazine
Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes
Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.
December 1, 2022 09:01 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Holiday Travel
Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation
We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.
November 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Travel Tips + Etiquette
From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello
Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.
July 15, 2025 12:27 PM
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Chris Ciolli
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