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Chile Opens 1,700-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting 17 National Parks

If you’ve already conquered the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, you’ll want to add Chile’s brand-new Route of Parks to your list.

October 2, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Where Everyone Wants to Travel in 2021, According to Google

These are the destinations Americans want to visit most next year—and why we love them.

July 21, 2020 03:31 PM

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Staff

Art + Culture

This Sort of Thing Can Only Happen in Ireland

The story of a graveyard, Guinness, and what happens when two music legends walk into a historic Dublin pub.

November 3, 2017 01:02 PM

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Serena Renner

Hotels

Airbnb Enters the Hotel Business (Sort Of)

This Japanese town could be your next Airbnb host.

February 15, 2017 08:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hiking + Cycling

Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

November 14, 2017 11:54 AM

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Flash Parker

Health + Wellness

In Bhutan, Wellness Awaits—Even If You’re Bad at Yoga

The tiny Himalayan kingdom located between China and India is a land of monks, meditation, and joy. Can a skeptical, asana-averse blind man find inner peace?

July 24, 2019 05:44 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Hiking + Cycling

Secluded Mountain Restaurants That Are Worth the Trek

A hike to one of these remote places will change the way you experience the meal at the end.

June 20, 2018 07:32 PM

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Dina Mishev

Air Travel News

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Art + Architecture

Why You Need to Visit Seattle to Experience Glass Art

The heart of America’s studio glass community—and home to Dale Chihuly, a pioneer of the studio glass movement—finally has a festival to celebrate it.

October 18, 2019 03:22 PM

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Allison Williams

Epic Trips

Why a Trip to Rwanda Will Stay With You Long After You’ve Left

A country once divided by hatred is showing the world how to heal. For travelers, it’s a destination where both nature and humanity inspire awe.

May 22, 2018 07:05 PM

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Tom Rachman

Packing Tips + Gear

Best in Snow: Hot New Gear That’ll Solve Your Worst Winter Woes

Fumbly fingers? Foggy goggles? Bulky jackets? Not with these gorgeous gear picks.

September 19, 2018 04:34 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Renting an Electric Vehicle for Your Next Trip Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Travel for Good

Yes, You Can Rent an EV for Your Next Trip—Here’s How

There’s a growing number of EV rental car options available to travelers. Here’s what to know about planning a trip using an EV rental car.

July 7, 2023 08:53 AM

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Elissa Garay

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Spice pickers in India, a group of four women in colorful clothing

Longreads

It’s 2023. Do You Know Where Your Spices Come From?

By focusing on farmers, queer-owned, BIPOC-led Diaspora Co. is changing the spice industry for the better.

June 23, 2023 07:44 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

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