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How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

History + Culture

21 Places to Learn About African American History

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

February 8, 2021 09:23 AM

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Sarah Buder

Photo Essays

How to Photograph People When You Travel (Without Being Disrespectful)

A professional travel photographer shares tips and etiquette for documenting local culture in a respectful way.

August 1, 2018 05:23 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

Health + Wellness

Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

September 12, 2019 09:51 PM

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Chris Colin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why You Should Buy a Truly Hawaiian Ukulele

Ukulele god Jake Shimabukuro knows exactly what you should bring back from your next trip to the islands.

August 3, 2016 12:17 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

History + Culture

This Polynesian Canoe Sails Around the World Using Only the Stars

They’re unplugging from technology and plugging into this cultural heritage.

June 15, 2017 05:02 PM

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Allison Montroy

Water Sports

How the UNESCO of Surf Is Saving the Planet—One Beach at a Time

Through a number of different approaches, this organization is preserving some of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions for surfers and non-surfers alike.

November 21, 2017 05:38 PM

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Dean LaTourrette

U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview

May 15, 2024 03:07 PM

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Steve Bennett

Epic Trips

Finding Colombia’s Roots in Ciudad Perdida, the Lost City

It isn’t an easy hike, but few journeys offer insight into indigenous life in Colombia like a trek to the ancient city of Teyuna.

January 11, 2018 05:45 PM

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Simon Willis

People

How to Experience Seattle Like Rock Legend Dave Grohl

Bring out your inner rock god as you explore the Seattle beloved by the Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman.

May 7, 2018 12:37 PM

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Divina Infusino

River Cruises

A Cycling Cruise Will Change the Way You Experience Europe

A cruise skeptic changes her tune after a voyage down the Danube.

March 8, 2018 09:39 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Influencer: Thad Vogler, Spirits Guru

Where to go in Northern California, according to one of San Francisco’s most influential bartenders.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Festivals + Events

How I Became Obsessed with Slovenia’s Fuzzy Springtime Demons

A trip to one of Europe’s most unusual celebrations helps a traveler beat the winter blues.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Sara Button

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