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The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Stay Here Next

Dubai’s Newest Sky-High Resort Is a Cantilevered Architectural Wonder

The splashy new One&Only One Za’abeel stands out in a city of over-the-top properties.

February 13, 2024 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

One man adjusts another's ghutra, a head covering worn throughout the Middle East. Both men are wearing white thobes.

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

Art + Architecture

Eight Unmissable Art Shows in Europe This Fall

Across the continent, several new exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

August 23, 2018 03:12 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

View Ansel Adams' art in a contemporary setting at San Francisco's de Young Museum this spring.

Museums + Galleries

See Ansel Adams as You Never Have Before at the de Young Museum This Spring

The legendary photographer returns “home” to the museum that first displayed his work in a landmark exhibition that also features contemporary artists.

March 29, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Tokyo’s Iconic Tsukiji Market Is Reborn on Toyosu Island

This fishmonger’s fantasyland is finding new form on Tokyo’s Toyosu island—but not everybody is happy with the changes.

October 10, 2018 12:06 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Tips + News

Iceland Invites the World to Scream It Out

A new campaign encourages travelers and the travel-stifled to express themselves.

July 16, 2020 05:19 PM

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Sara Button

This suite at Forestis in Italy's Dolomites region features a private balcony with mountain views.

Hotels We Love

11 Stunning Ski Lodges and Resorts Around the World to Book This Winter

Here’s where to go in Canada, Japan, and across Europe for pristine powder, plus fondue, hot springs, and more après-ski fun.

October 14, 2025 09:27 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Hiking + Cycling

Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination

These 6 essential reads explore the reasons behind summiting the world’s highest mountain.

May 28, 2019 07:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Norway’s New Art Museum Doubles as a Twisting Bridge Above a River

Just north of Oslo, the striking structure designed by the acclaimed Bjarke Ingels Group features works by renowned artists in a spiraling space.

October 11, 2019 04:27 PM

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Terry Ward

Art + Architecture

The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer

Coney Art Walls is transforming Brooklyn’s summertime destination into an outdoor museum of street art.

May 12, 2017 06:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Road Trips

Scotland Is Now Home to One of the World’s Best New Road Trips

Dramatic and desolate, the 516-mile North Coast 500 route in northern Scotland is the stuff of road-tripping dreams.

December 3, 2018 03:46 PM

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Emma John

AFAR Advisor

On the Ground in Hong Kong With Gerald Hatherly

A two-minute overview with Gerald Hatherly, executive director for Abercrombie and Kent Hong Kong and NE Asia

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening This September

The historic site has been closed for repairs since August 2016.

August 23, 2019 05:05 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, stay home and travel virtually with these live streams of the Eiffel Tower, Japanese snow monkeys, spacewalks, and more.

March 20, 2020 11:43 AM

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Jake Emen

Epic Trips

You Can Catapult Yourself Across a New Zealand Valley at 62 Miles per Hour

The Nevis Catapult is the newest invention from Henry Van Asch, one of the cofounders of commercial bungee jumping.

August 8, 2018 04:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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