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The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

January 14, 2020 09:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Holiday Travel

Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination

You don’t have to be an avid skier to enjoy the frosty climes of northern Finland—but you do need a spirit of adventure.

November 2, 2018 03:38 PM

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Mary Holland

Books

9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers

Cultivate a love for reading—as well as cultures and landscapes near and far—with these literary selections.

April 2, 2019 02:23 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Restaurants + Cafés

6 Places to Eat and Shop Local in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Heading to Puerto Rico soon? Eat and shop at these local restaurants and stores while you’re in San Juan.

January 14, 2019 03:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Tokyo at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Tokyo from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 28, 2020 04:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now

Until you can spend more time on the Thames, keep calm and carry on with this list of our favorite films about London.

April 24, 2020 08:15 PM

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Staff

Health + Wellness

Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50

With these inexpensive products and easy tips from spa experts around the world, you can turn your home into an oasis of calm for an evening, a weekend, or longer.

April 14, 2020 06:47 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

10 Reasons to Visit Oman Right Now

With tourism on the rise, Oman is rapidly changing.

February 24, 2017 12:05 PM

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Danae Mercer

Food + Drink

This Small Town Is the Best Place to Eat Lobster in Maine

Once the summer crowds have subsided, dig in on uninterrupted servings of freshly caught lobster in this scenic coastal town.

October 8, 2018 06:08 PM

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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher

Road Trips

6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Longreads

Hitchhiking Along the U.S.-Mexico Border

In this excerpt, a French writer heads to the U.S.-Mexico border for a road trip and recounts the characters he meets along the way.

November 2, 2020 11:09 AM

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Sylvain Prudhomme

Art + Architecture

This Former Prison Is Hong Kong’s Best New Arts Hub

Doing time at Tai Kwun used to be an alarming prospect. Now you’ll want to devote hours to the free heritage site’s exhibitions and performances.

July 10, 2018 03:31 PM

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Kate Appleton

Travel Tales

A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris

A visually impaired traveler journeys through the wilds of Zimbabwe and discovers a side of the safari experience that very few know.

June 15, 2017 08:30 PM

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Ryan Knighton

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