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Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of opportunities to explore the United States.

April 4, 2024 07:12 PM

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Ciera Velarde

The Calanais Standing Stones situated in something of a circle surrounding by green grass and a blue sky with clouds overhead

A new visitor center and museum are opening at the Calanais Standing Stones on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis, making a visit to these 5,000-year-old stone structures much more enticing.

April 6, 2026 09:24 AM

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Ronan O’connell

Books

These 10 Wanderlust Books of the Summer Will Take You to Japan, Italy, and More

Whether you are going abroad or lounging in a hammock, let these tales of road trips and mischievous animals inspire your travels.

June 18, 2025 09:30 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Travel for Good

Video: Around the World, Little Free Pantries Are Providing Relief for Those in Need

Love in the Time of Quarantine is a video series that spotlights solidarity around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we look at big things in “little” packages.

June 22, 2020 11:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip

Our AFAR cofounder reconnects with a beloved city and discovers what’s new and notable from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

April 20, 2023 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Stay Here Next

Inside A South Africa Safari Lodge Run Entirely on Solar (Even the Electric Land Cruisers)

One of South Africa’s most exclusive retreats offers electric-powered game drives and private villas perfect for groups.

April 27, 2023 01:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial view of Washington's Lummi Island, with a meandering stream, pine forests, and a mountain in the distance

Where to Travel Next

Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

January 6, 2025 02:59 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Hiking + Cycling

This Epic Hike in Japan Takes You Through Ancient Shrines, Onsen Towns, and Magical Forests

You’ve heard of the Camino de Santiago. But what about the Kumano Kodo? Here’s how to hike Japan’s sacred route.

April 10, 2024 07:14 PM

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Miranda Smith

a family of four sits in a canoe as they are being rowed on water accompanied by a rower and a guide

Travel for Good

Is Your Family Neurodiverse Like Mine? These Are the Tricks I Learned to Make Every Trip as Great as Possible

One family shares tips to make travel easier with neurodivergent kids.

December 2, 2024 09:26 AM

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Matt Villano

Food + Drink

Japan’s First Woman Soy Sauce Sommelier Is Here to Help Save Tradition

Keiko Kuroshima is one of just three soy sauce sommeliers in Japan.

March 18, 2021 02:39 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Festivals + Events

10 Secrets to Doing Oktoberfest Like a Local

With these insider tips, navigating the world’s biggest beer festival is a whole lot simpler.

May 3, 2021 08:00 PM

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Andrea Schulte-Peevers

Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?

The changing cabin lights on a long-haul flight can be useful for sleep-schedule adjustments—if you’re strategic about which flights, of course.

July 9, 2024 09:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

How to Get the Best Parthenon Views in Athens? Go Rock Climbing

The growing sport has new bouldering routes that merge history with modern life.

May 19, 2026 06:18 PM

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Ryleigh Norgrove

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