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Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

These Resorts Will Make You Feel Like You’re the Only Guest

One&Only Resorts combine personalized service and privacy in some of the world’s most beautiful, authentic destinations.

Sponsored by One&Only Resorts

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

River Cruises

This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise

With silent discos, pub crawls, kayaking, and glamping under the stars, U River Cruises is the hip new kid on Europe’s inland waterways.

January 15, 2020 05:01 PM

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Jeri Clausing

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

Hotels

These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier

Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

August 28, 2024 03:01 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

Road Trips

Stargazing, Planetariums, Dark Sky Cities: The Best Places for Astronomy Lovers Along Route 66

Route 66’s attractions aren’t just along the roadside—they’re in the night sky, too.

August 12, 2025 11:25 AM

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Stefanie Waldek

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

What Can We Learn From the Hawaiian Concept of Kuleana?

On a trip to Kauaʻi, a traveler learns what it means to give back.

July 7, 2021 01:46 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cities We Love

I Was a Tour Guide in Venice—Here’s Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Time to Visit

Venice in the off season is its most cinematic.

October 14, 2024 05:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Longreads

2021 Degrees of Separation

How husband-and-wife writers Jonathan Evans and Tara Sering spent almost a year apart, unable to reconnect in Cambodia as the Delta variant swept Southeast Asia.

January 24, 2022 12:03 PM

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Jonathan Evans

A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara

Family Travel

Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip

From hands-on interactions with elephants to awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes, Discover Corps offers an adventure for every type of traveler looking for lesser-known destinations.

Sponsored by Discover Corps

Air Travel News

Bye-Bye, Biscoff! Delta Discontinues Snack and Drink Service on Short Flights

The move comes as airlines are grappling with increasing costs.

May 6, 2026 02:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment

From a tiny Chinatown wine bar to a Meatpacking District motor showroom doubling as a cultural hub, NYC’s Korean scene is bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever.

February 18, 2026 01:09 PM

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Katie Chang

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