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Winter 2022

Call of the Wild: Exploring the Beauty of South Georgia Island

On an isolated island in the southern waters of the Atlantic Ocean, untrammeled landscapes—and curious bird life—abound.

October 19, 2021 05:58 PM

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Sara Button

A total solar eclipse viewed through some foliage

Astrotourism

The Last-Minute Guide to Traveling for April’s Total Solar Eclipse

Haven’t finalized your solar eclipse plans? We’ve got you covered.

March 19, 2024 03:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Supertrees at Gardens by the bay. The tree-like structures are fitted with environmental technologies that mimic the ecological function of trees.

Air Travel News

These Airports Offer Free City Tours During Long Layovers

Free layover tours at popular Asian and Middle Eastern hubs now allow connecting passengers to explore the city beyond the airport in between flights.

December 17, 2024 10:37 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

National Parks

The United States Just Got a New National Park

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park.

January 5, 2021 05:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside

Europe’s new ETIAS authorization entry procedure is slated to go live sometime in 2024. Here’s what European authorities told us when asked about a specific launch date.

August 4, 2023 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Wooden boat on the canal and old buildings in Amsterdam

Off The Tourist Trail

The 9 p.m. Museum Trick and Other Hacks to See Amsterdam Without the Crowds

I live in Amsterdam. These are my best tips for experiencing the city like a local.

October 1, 2025 12:27 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Iconic Suitcases Just Got a Major Upgrade

The redesign includes sturdier trolly handles, more pockets, and seven new colors.

August 1, 2023 06:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 7, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

An Airstream trailer at AutoCamp Zion with a low desert mesa in the background and tree in the midground. A wood fence is behind the trailer and there is a outdoor dining area and fire pit to the left of it.

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Place to Glamp Near Zion National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

For an outdoorsy stay that blends the best of camping and comfort, these retro Airstream trailers offer a fun take on sleeping under the stars.

July 31, 2023 06:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

AFAR Approved

I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles

As hotels ban mini shampoo bottles, a good travel-size option is more important than ever.

November 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Maggie Fuller

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

two men standing at a long bar waiting for service from the bartender at the United lounge in Newark Airport

Air Travel News

A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport

Here’s an initial peek at the first and largest lounge in Newark’s new Terminal A.

July 25, 2023 03:44 PM

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Tiana Attride

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without

Sure, you’d never travel without your toothbrush—but what about a refillable toothpaste tube?

December 14, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

JetBlue Has Put in Surprise Bid for Spirit Airlines

JetBlue’s offer could spark a bidding war with Frontier Airlines, which previously offered to purchase Spirit Airlines.

April 6, 2022 12:46 PM

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David Koenig

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