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Where One of SoCal’s Top Chefs Goes to Eat in His Off-Hours

Chef Jonathan Yao is the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Kato. Here’s where he goes for the best Taiwanese food in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.

May 23, 2023 08:39 PM

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Mae Hamilton

View of houses and balconies on a street in Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia

Air Travel News

Delta Travelers Choose Where in Europe the Airline Will Fly to Next

In a playful take on selecting its new summer service lineup, Delta Air Lines put some of the decision making directly into the hands of its customers. Here’s where they voted to go.

September 17, 2025 03:07 PM

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Chris Dong

COVID + Travel

California Has Fully Reopened—What That Means for Travelers

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

July 20, 2021 08:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

DFW Centurion Lounge Expansion rendering

American Express is adding to its Centurion Lounge network with new designs and expanded offerings, aimed at travelers who want more from their time at the airport.

April 21, 2026 11:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

Ask a Local: Charné Sampson’s Guide to Cape Town

The star chef—and Cape Town native—shares her favorite restaurants, art store, and stretch of beach in and around her hometown.

March 21, 2022 04:19 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Chef Jose Andres distributes food in Ukraine as part of his World Central Kitchen efforts.

Loyalty + Rewards

9 Loyalty Programs That Let You Turn Points and Miles Into Charitable Donations

This holiday season, support your favorite charities and nonprofit organizations by donating points and miles.

December 22, 2022 03:32 PM

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Paul Rubio

DHS Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers

The move, which includes several other Trusted Traveler Programs, is in direct retaliation for the state’s sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants, officials say.

February 6, 2020 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Spend the Night With the Phantom of the Opera at the Palais Garnier

The Paris Opera is one of the City of Light’s most iconic sites. Now Airbnb is offering the chance to sleep inside the gilded palace that inspired Broadway’s longest-running musical.

February 12, 2023 06:05 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

Solo Travel

Where to Travel Solo Based on Your Personality Type

Travel advisers and experts weigh in on the best trips to take, depending on your personality.

August 12, 2025 03:58 PM

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Joel Balsam

From the Editor

AFAR Is Too White—and We Plan to Change That

Our company is committed to racial justice, and this is our pledge.

June 5, 2020 04:23 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

COVID + Travel

Biden Announces New Requirements for Travel Amid Omicron Concerns

The president has issued updated guidelines regarding COVID testing and masking for travel.

December 2, 2021 06:49 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina

A chef-restaurateur who loves the city recommends a noteworthy hike, a hole-in-the-wall taqueria, and a honky tonk.

November 9, 2023 04:27 PM

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Jenn Rice

"Van Gogh's Cypresses" will be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now through August 27, 2023.

Museums + Galleries

“The Starry Night” Moves to NYC’s Met for Once-in-a-Lifetime Van Gogh Exhibit

The Dutch painter’s masterpiece is taking a summer vacation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Van Gogh’s Cypresses” exhibit.

May 22, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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