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The Bueng Bua Boardwalk is over one kilometre long, and stretches over the Thung Sam Roi Yot marsh. It's the largest freshwater marsh in Thailand

Epic Trips

I Fed Elephants and Drifted Through Mangroves in Thailand—All in My Wheelchair

Tour operators are offering more accessible adventures throughout the country.

April 30, 2025 05:33 PM

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Cory Lee

The lionfish may be invasive and destructive, but it's also delicious.

Food + Drink

There’s a Surprisingly Delicious Way to Protect the Cayman Islands Ecosystem

How one invasive yet tasty sea creature inadvertently changed Caymanian cuisine forever.

September 21, 2022 12:26 PM

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India-Jayne Trainor

Where to Travel Next

Exploring Ireland’s West Coast Via Whiskey Tours, Sheep Farms, and Sea Safaris

A passionate whiskey maker, a charismatic sheepdog trainer, and a Blacksod Bay captain are all part of the county’s heart and soul.

April 29, 2024 02:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

It’s possible to have an epic, unforgettable trip that’s also conscious of the changing climate. These six trips are proof of that.

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Hotels

This “Queen’s Gambit”–Inspired Hotel Room Is a Midcentury Dream

The “Harmon Room” at Kentucky’s 21c Museum Hotel Lexington lets you immerse yourself in the world of Netflix’s champion chess player.

January 8, 2021 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

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

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset

After a fire destroyed much of it in April 2019, the famed cathedral has set its reopening date. Here’s how to visit and what you need to know.

November 15, 2024 01:30 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Art + Culture

6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

Great love stories don’t just unfold on the page or screen—they’re shaped by the places where they happen.

February 10, 2025 05:33 PM

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Becca Blond

AFAR Advisor

How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

June 8, 2021 06:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Books

These 10 Wanderlust Books of the Summer Will Take You to Japan, Italy, and More

Whether you are going abroad or lounging in a hammock, let these tales of road trips and mischievous animals inspire your travels.

June 18, 2025 09:30 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Where to Travel Next

10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination

Packed with stunning beaches, adventurous excursions, and delicious dining, the Cayman Islands is an ideal choice for a rejuvenating trip.

Sponsored by The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Hotels We Love

Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels

The Nordic island nation is home to urban boutique hotels, spa resorts, adventure lodges, and even a bubble dome where you can watch the aurora borealis from your bed.

July 23, 2024 08:48 PM

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Elissa Garay

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

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