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There Could Be Beds in Premium Economy Sooner Than You Think

After winning a Crystal Cabin Award for its innovative cabin concept, Airbus is one step closer to bringing bunk beds to premium economy fliers.

April 9, 2019 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

Why I Always Visit a Cemetery When I Travel

Visiting burial sites can boost your health and perspective while offering a unique travel experience.

February 12, 2025 05:21 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds

Visit between November and March, shop for souvenirs with a story, and try boutique hotels.

August 15, 2024 12:43 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

AFAR Advisor

A Short Guide to Dining in Vienna

Thanks to Michael Gigl, region manager for North America and Australia, at the Austrian Tourist Office, for sharing some of his favorite restaurants in Vienna.

August 15, 2019 04:40 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A group of Saguaro cacti on a hill with stars and the Milky Way lighting up the night sky

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

February 4, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

You’re Invited Onboard the Original Orient Express for a Murder Mystery Party

Get your glad rags ready for a trip back to 1920s France to help solve a murder based on a classic Agatha Christie novel.

January 27, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Airbnb Is Bringing Broadway Back via Online Experiences

Tituss Burgess, Ann Reinking, and other Broadway stars are hosting Airbnb Online Experiences over the next month.

August 19, 2020 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

U.S. Travelers to Germany Must Now Be Vaccinated—or Face Quarantine

The United States was placed on Germany’s list of high-risk areas on August 15, which changes the entry rules and requirements for Americans.

August 16, 2021 07:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Future of Travel

50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World

50 years after astronauts walked on the moon for the first time, the possibilities for space travel continue to reach new heights.

July 8, 2019 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Holiday Travel

You Can Now Book the Real-Life “Home Alone” House on Airbnb

The one-night stay only costs $25 (Chicago’s finest pizza included).

December 1, 2021 08:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Singapore Drops COVID Test for Vaccinated Travelers

Starting April 26, the city-state will ease several COVID measures, including allowing for larger events.

April 25, 2022 03:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

A group of people standing in St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

In 2024, several new regulations are going into effect for those traveling to Venice, Italy.

February 14, 2024 07:43 AM

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Erica Firpo

Tips + News

When Will You Travel Again? Our Readers Weigh In

The AFAR community is raring to get back out there as soon as it’s safe.

June 11, 2020 06:52 PM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep

Can’t go to your favorite scoop shop right now? Here’s how to get some of America’s best ice cream delivered.

May 1, 2020 05:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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