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An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Austin, Texas offers a wealth of things to do for people of all ages.

Cities We Love

The Top 10 Things You Need to Do in Austin, Texas

The capital of the Lone Star State knows how to have a good time.

August 5, 2022 11:53 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling

If things go wrong on a trip, you need to know about insurance, air travel, and medical care. Here’s how to navigate the situation, who to call, and what to ask.

May 6, 2026 12:07 PM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Actors rehearsing a new play by Langston Hughes at Good Sheperd Community Center in Chicago.

Art + Culture

In Cleveland, Ohio, a Quest for Poet Langston Hughes

The Harlem Renaissance literary icon has deep Midwestern roots.

October 25, 2023 01:53 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Abbas Mousa

Abbas Mousa of The Moth, who attended the AFAR Travel Tales event in New York this August, shares thoughts on travel and why podcasts have soared in popularity.

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Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Yayoi Kusama "Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love" (2023)

Art + Culture

7 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Fall and Winter

From John Waters’s first retrospective to an interactive LED display in Manhattan, these seven art exhibitions are worth a plane ticket.

November 4, 2023 10:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Round-Trip to Paris for $380? There Are Amazing Fall Airfare Deals Right Now

These prices just helped us decide where we’re traveling to next.

July 10, 2019 07:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Two people hiking along the North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota

History + Culture

This Midwestern State Is the Scandinavia of the U.S.

Embrace “hygge” culture, outdoor adventures, new Nordic restaurants, and more, all thanks to Minnesota’s rich Scandinavian heritage.

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