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Why Monaco Deserves More Than a Day Trip

From historic streets to waterfront escapes, Monaco rewards travelers who slow down.

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Longreads

Is Zero-Waste Travel Actually Even Possible?

Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, even if it often seems abstract. But what about the trail of waste travelers create?

April 19, 2024 09:55 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

December 5, 2022 07:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

aerial view of Naples Florida with a strip of white sand on turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico next to urban buildings and trees

4 Days In

Not Miami, Not Orlando—This Is the Florida to Visit Right Now

Plan a long weekend of natural wine bars, Gulf Coast sunsets, and airboat rides through one of America’s wildest landscapes.

April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

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Visas + Passports

Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Did a Road Trip Overseas. Here’s What I Wish I Knew Beforehand.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

October 3, 2024 07:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Travel for Good

What Is the Hawai‘i Sovereignty Movement?

A Hawaiian scholar explains the multifaceted movement, which is pushing for the United States to return land taken during an 1893 coup d’état that overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy.

September 2, 2021 05:39 PM

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Aislyn Greene

History + Culture

5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.

June 17, 2024 04:28 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

Art + Culture

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

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Cities We Love

Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Blue Water And Sky Lake Natoma And Rainbow Bridge Folsom California With Trees Reflected In Water People Paddling

History + Culture

This California Gold Rush Site Holds a Hidden Chapter of Black History

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

February 6, 2026 12:43 PM

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Erika Mailman

Portland, OR, USA - Feb 23, 2020: Passengers waiting to board a Southwest Airlines flight at the boarding gate in the terminal building in Portland International Airport.

Air Travel News

What Southwest’s Move to Assigned Seating Says About the Realities of Air Travel Today

And why the airline ended its controversial open seating policy.

February 3, 2026 01:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

A Love Letter to Toronto’s Underrated Side

Canada’s most populous city is a treasure trove of hidden gems—if you know where to find them.

July 14, 2022 02:47 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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