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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Find the Best and Cheapest Airfares Using Google Flights and Wikipedia (Yes, Wikipedia!)

If used correctly, these two websites can be the ultimate travel-planning tools.

April 23, 2026 03:38 PM

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Paul Rubio

Art + Culture

The Office Actor Rainn Wilson Explores How Other Cultures Find Happiness in New Travel Show

‘Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss’ premieres on May 18 on Peacock. AFAR interviewed the actor and host about the surprising secrets to joy he found on his global quest.

May 17, 2023 07:34 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

COVID + Travel

Austria Reopens to Travelers as It Hits 2-Month Low in Virus Cases

The country is reporting the lowest number of cases since October and stands in stark contrast to rising outbreaks across much of Europe.

December 21, 2021 02:17 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

A meal tray in an Air France business class seat

Air Travel News

Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?

From bibimbap to Ethiopian doro wat, handcrafted cheese to Icelandic craft gin, these are some of the best food and drinks we’ve had at cruising altitude.

March 5, 2024 08:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Giving Nonstop Flights to Tokyo an Upgrade

United is rolling out its newest aircraft—with the Polaris business class seat—on nonstop flights from Newark to Tokyo this fall. Here’s what to do when you touch down.

October 4, 2017 12:20 PM

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United

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Expect to pay 12.5 percent in taxes when traveling to Amsterdam

October 9, 2023 05:00 PM

Weekend Getaways

A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life

“Into the Deep” at Monterey Bay Aquarium is a remarkable collection of new Dr. Seuss–like sea creatures.

April 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

The 9 Best New Hotels in Copenhagen to Book

There are some exciting new developments in the Danish capital’s hotel scene. Here’s where to stay on your next trip.

December 2, 2021 06:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Colorful homes and craggy seaside cliffs in Italy's Cinque Terre with a ramp into the sea lined with sea kayaks

Outdoor Adventure

Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade

In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.

August 21, 2024 04:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

A kangaroo standing in a patch of grass between rows of grapevines

Bars + Nightlife

A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Australia’s Best Wine Regions

Consider this your go-to guide to wineries in the Land Down Under.

March 15, 2024 11:03 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

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