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You Don’t Have to Be a Mountaineer to Hike These Thrilling Routes

On the world’s via ferratas—or “iron roads”—you can scale cliffsides, brave suspension bridges, and take in some spectacular scenery, all while being clipped to safety.

August 2, 2018 08:17 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

Epic Trips

Why This Luxury Hotel Is Perfect for Your Next London Visit

Discover modern elegance and delicious dining at the five-star Corinthia London.

Sponsored by Corinthia London

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Portugal

Overview

July 10, 2024 05:55 PM

Expedition Cruises

5 Great Shore Excursions to Book While On an Alaskan Cruise

From cuddling sled-dog puppies to hiking Denali National Park, the best Alaska cruise itineraries mean more great ways to explore Alaska right now.

February 12, 2020 09:52 AM

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Anne Kalosh

Health + Wellness

What Traveling With an Anxious Child Has Taught Me

A travel editor discovers that her daughter’s diagnosed anxiety means different kinds of journeys ahead.

January 6, 2020 03:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Trains

How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada

Everything you need to know, including when to book your tickets, when to go, and what to do along the way.

April 16, 2020 11:42 AM

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Colleen Kinder

Road Trips

Driving the South—and Remembering the Legacy of “The Green Book”

One writer on the importance of the historical travel guide and feeling freedom behind the wheel.

October 26, 2021 01:42 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Hotels

4 Hotels That Are Redefining Caribbean Luxury

These new and revamped resorts from The St. Regis and The Ritz-Carlton bring sophisticated design and refined dining to travelers seeking unparalleled elegant havens by the shore.

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton and The St. Regis Hotels

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Puffins, Koalas, and Pandas: Wildlife Webcams to Watch During Quarantine

Tune into these zoo, aquarium, and wildlife livestreams for a virtual glimpse into the animal kingdom.

April 8, 2020 04:46 PM

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Sarah Buder

A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water

History + Culture

18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

June 10, 2024 08:54 AM

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Amanda Castleman

Where to Travel Next

Spain Just Named This Small Town Its Most Beautiful Village

The medieval town of Albarracín beat out 249 other places in a survey in the newspaper El País.

October 10, 2018 01:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Expedition Cruises

The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise

Quark Expeditions has prioritized sustainability as it cruises to the polar ice caps.

October 30, 2020 03:24 PM

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Louis LaGrange

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