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Packing Tips + Gear

19 Travel Packing Tips From Frequent Travelers

Use these tips from Afar staff and other travel experts to pack more efficiently and stay organized on the road.

March 17, 2025 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Andrew Zimmern shops in a food market Hyderabad, India

People

Chef and TV Host Andrew Zimmern Says He’s Banked Some of the Best Parts of Himself in Vietnam

“The man I like the most is who I am when I am there.”

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Dine with epic views on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the <i>Silver Endeavour</i>.

Small Ship Cruises

These Are the Best All-Inclusive Cruises to Book in 2023

If you would rather pay more upfront and not rack up added charges while on board, consider these worry-free, all-inclusive sailings.

January 17, 2023 05:21 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Beautiful sunset over Bologna, Italy cityscape

Visas + Passports

The Secret Hack for Staying in a Country Longer

This visa helps you live—and talk—like a local.

June 27, 2025 11:55 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Find Luxury in California’s National Parks

From spa escapes to fine dining under the stars, these parks show how nature and luxury converge.

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Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places To Go in England—And Where to Stay

Stone circles, buzzing cities, and the castle from Bridgerton all feature in our list of favorite spots.

April 26, 2023 02:39 PM

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Lottie Gross

Photo Essays

This “Elephant Village” Is Incredibly Hard to Reach. That’s a Good Thing

For those who make it to Dzanga Bai, a reward awaits: This elephant stronghold remains one of Africa’s least visited spectacles.

August 20, 2025 10:12 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Traveling in Japan Has Changed—Here’s What to Expect

Beginning October 11, fully vaccinated independent travelers can enter Japan. A Tokyo-based writer shares what travelers should prepare for.

October 7, 2022 02:35 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Food + Drink

In Downtown Los Angeles, Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Are Being Reborn as Hip Hotels

A hotel-led revival is transforming downtown L.A. into one of the city’s most coveted destinations for travelers and locals alike.

April 21, 2022 09:40 PM

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Anna Haines

Image of the deck of the 136-passenger 'Sea Cloud Spirit' with blue loungers and sails billowing overhead

Small Ship Cruises

Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

February 28, 2024 08:02 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit the United States’ northern neighbor.

June 22, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

I Just Flew New Low-Cost Airline Play to Iceland—This Is What It Was Like

Air Travel News

This Is What It’s Really Like to Fly Low-Cost Airline Play to Europe

Icelandic airline Play offers fares to Europe as low as $100 one-way. AFAR’s special air correspondent recently flew the airline to find out if there’s a catch.

October 31, 2023 06:00 PM

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Barbara Peterson

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

The town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill

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