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The REI Labor Day Sale Has Some of Our Favorite Gear Seriously Discounted

Stock up on shoes, bags, and camping gear from Afar’s “Best of” lists during the REI Labor Day Sale, which runs through September 2, 2024.

August 26, 2024 12:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

From hiking in Norway to learning about Indigenous culture in the Dakotas, these are the new trips we’ve got our eye on for this year.

March 7, 2023 03:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

A Floating “Parkipelago” Is Coming to Copenhagen’s Harbor

There are plans for a sail-in café, a floating sauna, and more.

May 4, 2020 03:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

April 25, 2025 06:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Vaduz castle in the capital of Liechtenstein

Longreads

I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days

Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.

July 13, 2023 09:35 AM

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Andrew Altschul

Art + Culture

5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

February 8, 2024 06:15 PM

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Tim Chester

Bars + Nightlife

Singapore, Crazy Rich Experiences Without The Crazy Rich Price Tags

Authentic Experiences Here Do Not Have to Cost a Fortune.

Sponsored by Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines, Changi Airport Group

The Future of Travel

Is This the Future of Bangkok’s Street Food Scene?

As the Thai government moves to shutter the capital’s iconic street markets, vendors are taking their talents to new heights and new spaces.

May 3, 2017 01:47 PM

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Sari Kamin

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.

Weekend Getaways

The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide

The Hamptons aren’t just for summertime anymore. Here’s one native New Yorker’s fall weekend guide, including where to stay, eat, and go.

October 28, 2020 01:31 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

History + Culture

A Black History Tour of Paris

Follow in the footsteps of prominent African American writers, artists, musicians, and activists who sought refuge in Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries.

February 4, 2020 06:00 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Cities We Love

5 Ways Tradition Meets Innovation in Leipzig—and Why You Should Visit Now

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

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