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The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers

Finland is now welcoming fully vaccinated Americans with no testing or quarantine requirement.

July 29, 2021 06:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

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The dazzling cast of <i>Here Lies Love</i> on Broadway

Art + Culture

9 Great New Broadway Shows to See in NYC in 2023-2024

Plan your NYC adventure around Broadway’s must-see shows making their debut in 2023 and 2024.

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Air Travel News

British Airways Just Became the Latest Airline to Make (Disappointing) Changes to Its Loyalty Program

The new program, rebranded the British Airways Club, will prioritize spending over miles flown. Here’s how it will work.

January 6, 2025 11:51 AM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Emily Nyrop

Outdoor Adventure

These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

September 2, 2021 09:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA

National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

December 31, 2024 06:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Let Your Senses Guide the Way in 2022

How to sniff, taste, and intuit your way to better, more memorable travel experiences.

November 22, 2021 11:32 AM

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Staff

Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

September 24, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Flight attendant from behind conducting a preflight safety briefing

Air Travel News

Is Being a Flight Attendant Still Worth It?

Being a flight attendant can be a passport to seeing the world. But between air rage and pay disputes, do the benefits still outweigh the drawbacks?

May 28, 2024 05:53 PM

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Iona Brannon

Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

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Fran Golden

Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

Art + Culture

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

Stay Here Next

Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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