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Beaches
I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting
From cathedral-like cliffs on Galicia’s wild Atlantic coast to a quiet cove in Asturias reachable only by a steep staircase, one longtime expat shares the Spanish beaches worth planning a trip around.
August 27, 2026 10:10 AM
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Isabelle Kliger
History + Culture
Challenge Your Mind and Body on These 8 Global Pilgrimages, From Lagoons in Peru to Mountains in Japan
Let your mind roam free while your legs do the work on these sacred trails around the world.
August 21, 2026 07:23 AM
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Chris Ciolli
Outdoor Adventure
4 Guided Tours That Make Solo Travel Less Intimidating
From walking the Camino de Santiago to cycling Portugal’s Atlantic coast, these USTOA tour operators make ambitious solo journeys easier to plan and more rewarding to experience.
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Trending News
It’s Not Too Late to Book a Trip to See the August 2026 Eclipse—Here’s How You Can Do It
There are still hotels, cruises, and tours available in the path of totality for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse, which will pass over parts of Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain.
July 17, 2026 01:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
International Beaches
For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches
There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.
April 7, 2026 05:04 AM
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Lottie Gross
Where to Travel Next
We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat
Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.
December 19, 2025 01:11 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Air Travel News
United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities
The Chicago-based carrier will become the first U.S. airline to offer service or nonstop routes to these four cities in Europe.
October 9, 2025 03:02 PM
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Chris Dong
Hiking + Cycling
Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths
The Camino del Norte and Primitivo are alternatives to the Camino Frances, offering more mountains, Basque cuisine, and tranquility.
September 10, 2025 11:15 AM
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Hayley Domin
Videos
6 Must-Visit Places in Spain [VIDEO]
Discover some of the best places to visit in Spain, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.
October 24, 2024 12:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now
Visit these underrated places in Spain, and taste incredible wine along the way.
July 4, 2024 02:39 PM
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Ari Bendersky
Festivals + Events
Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More
From one of the biggest Pride parties in North Carolina to a food fest planned by James Beard winners, Asheville delivers a full year of events to plan around.
November 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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Jenn Rice
Food + Drink
12 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them
From patatas bravas to paella, these Spanish dishes are a must-try.
October 10, 2023 09:33 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Longreads
50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found
Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.
August 8, 2023 06:12 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Road Trips
9 Unforgettable European Road Trips
Charming French châteaux or windswept Irish vistas? Norwegian fjords or Welsh beaches? Europe’s best drives offer it all.
May 27, 2023 11:46 AM
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Lottie Gross
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