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In Patagonia National Park, an Ancient Migration Route Is Restored

Chile’s new park was created with the goal of rewilding what was an important corridor for wildlife and people for millennia.

April 28, 2022 04:09 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Chai from UK restaurant group Dishoom comes in a lovely tin that can hide all kinds of odds and ends once it's empty.

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Gifts to Bring Home From Your Travels

For unique gifts, consider shopping for the holidays during your trips throughout the year.

November 4, 2025 06:37 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Tim Chester

Winter 2022

These 7 Cookbooks Offer Fresh Ways to Taste the World

This fall’s most important new food books transport readers to destinations near and far.

October 15, 2021 12:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Spring 2022

Soaring Through the Swiss Alps With a Champion Paraglider

Yael Margelisch holds two official world records in women’s paragliding—including the longest distance covered in a single flight.

March 31, 2022 04:53 PM

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Paige McClanahan

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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The Centurion Lounge at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

An Essential Guide to AmEx Centurion Lounges

Here’s everything you need to know about the signature airport lounge collection by American Express, including the full list of airports that have one and how to get in.

July 28, 2023 01:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Food + Drink

16 Delicious Pastries From Around the World

Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.

December 10, 2020 02:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

Holiday Travel

Our Guide to Last-Minute Holiday 2021 Travel

As fall and winter breaks approach, there’s still hope for a great getaway even if you haven’t booked anything yet.

October 19, 2021 05:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Bird watchers will delight in the fact that they have a chance at spotting scarlet macaws in the Amazon.

South America

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June 9, 2025 03:16 PM

Food + Drink

UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Singapore’s street food tradition is now part of UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which includes knowledge and practices instead of physical sites.

December 22, 2020 04:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

The Best Places to Visit for Dinosaur Lovers of Any Age

Plan an entire trip around your (or your little ones’) favorite types of dinosaurs. Here’s where to go to spot your most beloved species.

May 2, 2019 11:44 AM

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Julie Vick

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

person walking above a body of water with mountain in the background

Longreads

What It’s Like to Visit Mars on Earth

After spending three months in one of the driest places in the world, writer Mark Johanson is eager to return.

November 6, 2024 11:28 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Aurora Expeditions' 130-passenger 'Greg Mortimer' leaves a clear trail of dark water behind as it cuts through ice-speckled water in Antarctica, with a large snowy mountain in the background

Expedition Cruises

The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment

Looking for a richer understanding of the White Continent? These expedition cruises offer meaningful educational experiences and are committed to lessening their impact in the region.

October 22, 2024 09:00 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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