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Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

4 Days In

4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza

Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.

February 12, 2026 03:36 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

December 31, 2024 06:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

A French town with ancient castles backed by a huge cliff with more medieval buildings above it, all surrounded by trees.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 Underrated French Wine Regions Worth Exploring

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

April 3, 2025 06:11 AM

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Sophie Friedman

The spire of the Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange on fire with billowing smoke

Terminal 1 was closed most of Thursday, February 16, and will remain closed on Friday, February 17, due to an outage caused by an electrical fire.

February 17, 2023 01:47 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Plates with Mexican food, including a piece of fish with greens, tostadas, and tartare, being prepared by a chef with tattooed hands

Food + Drink

17 Restaurants That Prove Colorado Has One of America’s Most Exciting Dining Scenes

The perfect eating tour involves elaborate tasting menus, innovative immigrant cooking, and plenty of ingredients foraged from the Rocky Mountains.

September 27, 2024 02:22 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior

Epic Trips

This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs

Fossil-rich Wyoming draws amateur paleontologists from all over the world. Jean-Pierre Cavigelli shows them how it’s done.

April 9, 2026 03:15 PM

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Leilani Marie Labong

Epic Trips

The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides

With women’s adventure travel on the rise, we asked the experts about the next must-see spots to hike, climb, and connect with culture.

April 22, 2020 07:28 PM

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Sara Button

Hotels

Bask in Natural Beauty and Truly Relax at These 7 Eco-Luxury Hotels in Puerto Rico

The growing number of green properties on this tropical island make it a natural choice for blissed-out wellness retreats—and an emerging sustainability leader.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Fall 2025

How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler

In travels across the country, contributing writer Latria Graham gains a deeper understanding of places by digging into their lesser-known stories.

October 28, 2025 05:57 PM

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Latria Graham

AFAR Advisor

A Love Letter to the Travel Industry

Now is the time to think about the endless allure of travel, why it always bounces back, and how we can support our friends around the world.

March 12, 2020 12:54 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History

Travel Inspiration

10 Trips Inspired by History-Making Women

Walk, drive, hike, climb, laugh, or sing along the path of these incredible women on adventures in the U.S. and Canada.

March 8, 2022 11:05 AM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Sipping Tequila With the Boss: Casa Dragones CEO Bertha González Nieves

As the first woman to be named “maestra tequilera,” González Nieves wants to showcase tequila in a different light.

October 29, 2021 03:49 PM

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Yolanda Evans

COVID + Travel

Cuba to Welcome Back International Travelers

The Caribbean island destination is set to reopen on November 15 to those who are either vaccinated or COVID tested.

November 8, 2021 08:20 PM

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Andrea Rodriguez

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