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Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian route.

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

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Alessio Perrone

WASHINGTON, DC JULY 3, 2018: TSA Precheck and Global Entry line at security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport

If you’ve been meaning to sign up for the security screening expediting service, look for the TSA PreCheck enrollment trucks that are rolling through the United States.

September 16, 2022 06:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip

Using settings as characters, the best mysteries can offer a vivid introduction to a city or country. These stories will get you started on your next adventure.

May 21, 2024 06:11 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats

Go behind the scenes with chefs from Québec, Poland, Malta, and Finland as they share insights about their country’s comfort foods and culinary legacies.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Cities We Love

How to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Brooklyn

Kimberly Drew, who’s known for her work promoting Black artists, recommends her picks of Black-owned businesses in her Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood and beyond. Plus, some from AFAR

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Paula Apkan

Sunset over the colonial coastal city of Cartegena, Colombia

Cruise News

First-Ever Luxury River Cruises to Set Sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways will be the first and only cruise line sailing this inland waterway of Colombia when the journeys launch in 2024.

March 7, 2023 07:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

Sensory guides help visitors decide if the Legoland attraction is right for their sensory-sensitive kids.

Travel for Good

Visiting Legoland With Autistic Children, and Other Vacations That Cater to Neurodivergence

A short list of theme parks, cruise lines, and outdoor activities that offer sensory-sensitive solutions.

July 7, 2023 05:09 PM

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Matt Villano

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

U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says

The estimated processing times for passport applications have dropped.

November 7, 2023 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

A view of the pool and surrounding desert mountains at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California

Health + Wellness

Treat Yourself to a Wellness Weekend in This Desert Oasis

From sound baths to hot springs and farm-fresh cuisine, this peaceful region makes it easy to care for your body and soul.

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