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Islands
Choose Your Own Adventure on a Chartered Sailing Trip Through the BVI
Sparkling waters, fresh breezes, and all the snorkeling and cocktails you could want. Embrace the freedom of sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a private chartered catamaran.
January 7, 2022 12:20 PM
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David LaHuta
Longreads
94-Year-Old Grandma Joy Went Viral for Visiting Every U.S. National Park. Now, She’s Taking on Every Continent
Joy Ryan is already the oldest person to have visited all 63 U.S. national parks. She is currently on a mission with her grandson, Brad, to visit all seven continents.
March 5, 2025 12:25 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023
In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.
December 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Longreads
Will Air Taxis Ever Really, Truly Take Off?
Some say air taxis will be the greener, faster, and quieter mode of urban transportation; others say they will be just another toy for a select few. Inside the slow rise of travel’s next frontier.
February 2, 2024 08:24 AM
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Barbara Peterson
Islands
Exploring the Other Side of Haiti
A world traveler returns home to Haiti and finds the beauty, history, and warmth that the world is overlooking.
November 23, 2021 02:00 PM
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Mariette Williams
Style + Design
Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.
Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.
September 9, 2025 04:07 AM
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Sarah Buder
Fall 2025
Track Wolves, Dive Shipwrecks, Hunt for Truffles: 52 Epic Adventures in Every State
Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
September 16, 2025 12:35 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Art + Culture
I.M. Pei, Visionary Architect Who Designed Louvre Pyramid, Is Dead at 102
Pei’s works ranged from the trapezoidal addition to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., to the chiseled towers of the National Center of Atmospheric Research that blend in with reddish mountains in Boulder, Colorado.
May 16, 2019 08:09 PM
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Kathy McCormack
Cities We Love
6 Can’t-Miss San Francisco Neighborhoods for Travelers
Of course, you’ll want to ride a cable car and view the Golden Gate Bridge when you visit the City by the Bay, but to learn why people keep leaving their hearts here, hit the hills and explore this multifaceted place.
March 17, 2022 02:43 PM
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Maggie Fuller
History + Culture
Finding the History, Culture, and the True Meaning of “Boricua” Among Puerto Rico’s Beautiful Beaches
From ancient Taíno roots to Spanish colonial architecture and African heritage, Puerto Rico offers centuries of history just steps from its turquoise water and white sand.
Sponsored by
Discover Puerto Rico
UNESCO World Heritage
4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History
In Newfoundland and Labrador, geological wonders meet cultural marvels—all surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.
Sponsored by
Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism
COVID + Travel
Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On
In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.
August 3, 2021 06:21 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
National Parks
Another National Park Will Soon Require Reservations
This fall, Acadia National Park plans to test a new permit system to cut down on traffic and overcrowding.
February 11, 2020 07:31 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Beaches
You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard
Your next Hawaiian vacation could be free with the purchase of a subway ticket this week.
April 23, 2019 01:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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