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Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

August 5, 2020 12:15 PM

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Joe Mwihia

Where to Go in Spring

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in Monaco

Look beyond the glittering façade of casinos and sports cars to uncover the country’s true essence.

Sponsored by Visit Monaco

Travel for Good

OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips

The first installment in our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets an outfitter that believes adventure and entrepreneurial hustle go hand in hand.

August 11, 2021 06:11 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

The cheetahs will be released into Kuno National Park in the coming weeks.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Cheetahs Return to India’s National Parks for First Time in 70 Years

Cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa have been relocated to India, where the population died out seven decades ago.

September 20, 2022 12:35 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Travel Tales

Travel Stories From Award-Winning Women Writers

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

March 6, 2020 05:30 PM

Air Travel News

How This Airline’s New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels

United Airlines’ newly reimagined app offers innovative functions with the traveler in mind.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Spring 2024

Why We Shouldn’t Always Use Translation Apps When We Travel

AI-assisted apps make navigating language barriers easier. But at what cost?

April 25, 2024 09:09 AM

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Latria Graham

Museums + Galleries

Off-Menu Las Vegas: Unexpected Things to Do

Beyond the Neon Capital of the World’s casinos and nightlife lies a lesser-known side of Las Vegas, full of hidden restaurants, fascinating museums, outdoor adventures, and other secrets.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Water Sports

Ask a Local: Where Can I Go Boating Around Fort Lauderdale?

A boat is your key to exploring Fort Lauderdale, Florida, be it on the New River, the 165 miles of canals, or out on the Atlantic.

February 24, 2021 10:01 AM

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Terry Ward

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers

Packing Tips + Gear

13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers

Left it to the last minute? Don’t fret about shipping deadlines with travel gift cards and memberships designed to order now and use later.

December 19, 2023 01:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum

In a show of Pharaonic heritage, Egypt held a massive parade to move 22 royal mummies to the newly opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo.

April 5, 2021 12:50 PM

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Samy Magdy

Outdoor Adventure

One Year After Australian Wildfires, “Birdsong Is Deafening” and Flora Flourishes on Kangaroo Island

Following the historic wildfires that ravaged millions of acres of Australian bushland in 2020, Kangaroo Island’s renewal is the hopeful story we all need right now.

January 14, 2021 06:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

Fines Double for Refusing to Wear a Mask on a Plane

Under the new rules, first-time offenders could face a fine of up to $1,000 and second-time offenders could pay up to $3,000.

September 10, 2021 12:44 PM

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Ben Fox

Packing Tips + Gear

These Are My Ride-or-Die Travel Bags

After several years of testing, tugging, and tossing my luggage into overhead bins around the world, these are the bags I now can’t live without.

December 9, 2020 05:38 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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