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The Best Compression Socks You Should Never Travel Without

Yes, you should be wearing compression socks when you travel. These are the most stylish and comfortable pairs.

January 26, 2023 01:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Meet the Revolutionary Women Strumming Their Way Into the World of Flamenco Guitar

Travel Tales

Meet the Revolutionary Women in the World of Flamenco Guitar

A former child prodigy travels to Spain to revisit the instrument of her youth—and to learn flamenco guitar from the tocaoras playing to the top of the male-dominated world.

June 4, 2019 12:37 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Longreads

The Surprising Wellness Hack I Learned in the World’s Happiest Country

One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.

March 20, 2025 11:19 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

The Best Concert in New York Is in a Harlem Apartment

For 30 years, Marjorie Eliot has hosted jazz sessions in her Sugar Hill home. There’s no place in the city quite like it.

March 18, 2025 02:17 PM

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Shannon J. Effinger

Packing Tips + Gear

Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out

There are two types of travelers: hard-shell luggage devotees and those who remain loyal to their soft-sided suitcases.

October 11, 2023 08:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

The Azores are the closest part of Europe to the United States—and one of the continent’s most dramatic destinations.

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Food + Drink

Why Everyone Should Eat Their Way Through Madison, Wisconsin

With funky traditions, award-winning chefs, and access to some of Wisconsin’s best produce, Madison is a must-visit city for the food obsessed.

March 25, 2024 01:01 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The floor-to-ceiling windows in Autocamp Zion's were chosen to put the landscape on display.

Hotels

AutoCamp’s Newest Glamping Location Just Opened Near This Popular National Park

The luxury camping outfitter partners with Airstream to create one-of-a-kind accommodations in some scenic U.S. wild places.

May 5, 2023 04:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples

Four days on foot walking the Trans Bhutan Trail, which runs east to west across the Himalayan nation.

October 20, 2022 01:40 PM

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Lacy Morris

Xala is only 90 minutes' south of Puerto Vallarta's airport but feels a world away from major development.

Travel for Good

Xanadu? No, It’s Xala, the Anti-Resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

August 1, 2022 10:33 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Health + Wellness

Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain

Brooklyn-based perfume company D.S. & Durga turned one of its most popular scents into a hand sanitizer to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 01:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

December 4, 2024 03:07 PM

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Terry Ward

Natural Wonders

Why Your Next Flight Will Be Shorter Than You Expect

United Airlines’ huge expansion of new routes means more nonstops to the places you love to travel.

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