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The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Food + Drink

Budapest’s 8 Essential Dishes (and Where to Try Them)

Venture beyond goulash to get a taste of what Hungarian cuisine is all about.

June 19, 2019 10:55 AM

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Carolyn Bánfalvi

Epic Trips

7 New Luxurious Tented Camps Around the World

From Bali to Texas, these new canvas lodgings prove that the glamping trend is here to stay.

March 29, 2018 04:25 PM

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Ann Abel

Outdoor Adventure

Take a Peek Into a Designer’s Travel Journal

Here’s how AFAR Junior Designer Emily Blevins captures her journeys—and the tools you need to get started, too.

October 10, 2018 07:30 PM

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Emily Blevins

Natural Wonders

How to Travel Responsibly Through the Amazon

Travel tips that contribute to the preservation of the Peruvian Amazon, not the destruction.

May 18, 2016 06:06 PM

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Kayleigh Kulp

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The World’s Best Vineyard Is All About Modern Architecture, Mountain Views (and Great Wine, of Course)

A family-run spot in Argentina’s Uco Valley came out on top of the inaugural top 50 list, according to a group of 500 global wine experts.

July 10, 2019 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

Festivals + Events

How the Iconic Imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos Has Evolved

The Mexican holiday is deeply rooted in the tradition of honoring the deceased, but its iconic symbols and colorful celebrations have distinct lives of their own.

July 17, 2018 08:00 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Epic Trips

Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

Asma Khan Won’t Stop Shaking the World

Khan, the first British chef to be featured on “Chef’s Table,” opened the wildly popular Darjeeling Express in 2017. She just closed it—on purpose.

July 12, 2022 10:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

Air Travel News

The Only Nonstop Flight From L.A. to Singapore Takes Off This Fall

United is making it faster to get more than half way around the world with new nonstop service from Los Angeles to Singapore.

October 9, 2017 05:33 PM

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United

National Parks

Yosemite Is Thriving This Spring

Between the return of red-legged frogs and a particularly good waterfall season, this spring is the time to go to the fan-favorite national park.

May 8, 2019 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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