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The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan

I started riding to honor my father’s dreams. Little did I know they would help me find my own.

March 3, 2020 04:06 PM

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Zenith Irfan

a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky

Style + Design

Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.

Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.

September 9, 2025 04:07 AM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park

Paris’s largest green space will be ready when the city hosts the 2024 Olympics.

May 23, 2019 05:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

You May Soon Be Flying on Pilotless Planes

We already have auto-pilot technology—and this seems like the next logical step.

June 15, 2017 05:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Peggy Orenstein

New York Times best-seller Peggy Orenstein shares some thoughts on travel, writing, and performing for an audience after her appearance at AFAR Travel Tales.

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The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Disney

“Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Now Open—Here’s What You Need to Know

Don’t ewok, run! “Star Wars” land is coming to a galaxy not so far, far away.

August 29, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

4 Days In

4 Days in New York City—How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend, According to Locals

Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.

July 17, 2025 01:47 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

COVID + Travel

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s How to Visit

A reporter based in Toronto breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

September 29, 2021 09:49 PM

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Anna Haines

You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots

History + Culture

Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots

Duck past the theme park advertisements and explore the old school charm of L.A. on your next trip to the City of Angels.

April 4, 2023 09:18 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Tips + News

Iceland Is Now Welcoming More International Travelers

The island nation opens its borders to more visitors from outside the EU/Schengen area—but not U.S. travelers.

July 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Sara Button

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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