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the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul towers above Brno.

Where to Travel Next

This Music-Filled City Is Stepping Out of Prague’s Shadow

Every corner of Brno, Czechia, thrums with music, art, and self-expression.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Emma John

Oceanfront restaurants like Bacaro are a delicious way to experience the culture of Cayman Islands.

Where to Travel Next

Experience the Heart and Soul of the Caribbean on This Island

With museum excursions, strolls through farmers’ markets, and displays of local artistry, immerse yourself in the distinctive character of the Cayman Islands.

Sponsored by Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals

Soak up the sun, eat your heart out, and venture beyond Hollywood Boulevard in California’s cultural capital.

October 1, 2025 09:40 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Hotels

The Best Kansas City Hotels for a Truly Local Stay

These eight hotels capture the essence of KC with historic details, impressive art collections, delicious food, and maybe even a ghost or two.

May 25, 2021 12:46 PM

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Tonya Russell

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Head to the beaches of Bartolome Island in the Galapagos to see hermit crabs, blue-footed boobies, and other creatures.

Sustainable Travel

I Have Climate Anxiety. Can I Travel Guilt-Free?

Our Unpacked advice columnist helps a traveler reconcile the wish to visit fragile parts of the planet with the desire to keep those places safe.

April 19, 2024 09:42 AM

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Anu Taranath

The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.

Outdoor Adventure

Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California

We’re not knocking the Northeast’s fall colors—but the third-largest state has some prime places for vibrant leaves as well.

October 2, 2023 12:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

History + Culture

What It’s Like to Break the Fast for Ramadan in Countries Around the World

For cookbook author Anissa Helou, traveling during the month of Ramadan offers a surprising entrée into Muslim culture–and hour upon hour of joyful feasting.

March 29, 2019 05:23 PM

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Anissa Helou

4 Days In

4 Days in Boston: Century-Old Bookshops, Cocktails Decided by Dice, and, of Course, Lobster

Find the past and future in New England’s capital, with insider tips from locals.

September 24, 2025 02:07 PM

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Kori Perten

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Exploration opportunities abound along Alabama beaches.

Outdoor Adventure

Why This Under-the-Radar Coastal Paradise Makes the Ultimate Spring Getaway

The spring break of your dreams is closer than you realized on Alabama’s beaches.

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