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Around the World in 8 Smokin’ Hot Kinds of Barbecue

Whether you call it barbacoa, tandoori, or khorkhog, there’s no doubt that these barbecue styles from around the world are downright delicious.

April 12, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matt Jancer

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Loyalty + Rewards

The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year

The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through their site.

January 6, 2017 12:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Americans Aren’t Going to Cuba as Expected

The result? Airlines are slashing their offerings to the island nation.

February 23, 2017 02:22 PM

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Matt Villano

Hiking + Cycling

Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip

Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road.

June 24, 2019 06:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

The Tiny Island Just Minutes From Québec City That’s a Food Lover’s Paradise

Alongside fresh berries, homemade jams, maple syrup, wine, and cheeses, Québec’s Île d’Orléans serves up a side of nature and history.

June 12, 2018 07:23 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Air Travel News

Your Inflight Wi-Fi Might Actually Work in 2018

Unable to connect in the sky? You’re not alone. Fortunately, faster and more-reliable Wi-Fi is expected on hundreds of planes next year.

August 14, 2017 04:12 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

The Surprisingly Sweet Reason You Should Go On a Vinegar Pilgrimage

Believe it or not, a taste of vinegar can reveal a place’s essence just as well as a sip of fine wine can.

April 12, 2017 11:35 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Bars + Nightlife

5 Great Places to Drink Matcha in Japan

February 11, 2016 01:04 PM

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Alex Schechter

Water Sports

Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs

Offshore oil rigs can be eyesores, but beneath the surface, the views are anything but ugly.

July 11, 2018 05:37 PM

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Tara Bradley Connell

Travel Insiders

How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador

Plus how she got started in travel blogging, her Instagram obsessions, and how she stays curious about her own city

October 4, 2016 12:21 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Epic Trips

How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed

You’ll never get lonely on Le Tour du Mont Blanc, a hut-to-hut hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

July 13, 2018 03:40 PM

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Miranda Smith

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Work for Doctors Without Borders

From fighting Ebola to dealing with the refugee crisis, this doctor has seen it all. This is what his life is like.

September 13, 2017 04:52 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City

Long after Pittsburgh’s steel days were over, a new life is breathed into this formerly industrial metropolis.

February 18, 2016 06:25 PM

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Keith Flanagan

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