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5 Immersive Trips That Reward Slowing Down

From Kenya’s wildlife preserves to Ireland’s quiet countryside, these journeys prioritize depth over speed.

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This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM

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Steve Knopper

Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.

Packing Tips + Gear

19 Travel Packing Tips From Frequent Travelers

Use these tips from Afar staff and other travel experts to pack more efficiently and stay organized on the road.

March 17, 2025 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Tested the Navy SEAL Jet Lag Cure on a 10-Day Australia Trip—Here’s What Happened

Flykitt says its personalized program can banish jet lag. One traveler puts it to the test.

July 31, 2025 02:52 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Europeans Sing Health Workers’ Praises Nightly From Windows

Residents of Rome, Amsterdam and beyond stand at open windows each night to sing, cheer, and applaud the efforts of those at the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak.

March 20, 2020 03:23 PM

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Lori Hinnant

The Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York features two white statues and two large staircases.

Hotels

This Legendary Hotel Will Be One of New York City’s Most Important Debuts in Years

Afar’s hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here’s what it was like.

January 29, 2025 09:54 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Earthquake-Ravaged Haiti Desperately Awaits Further Aid

Several United Nations agencies, the Red Cross, and USAID are among the organizations that have rushed in to help, but more is needed.

August 16, 2021 04:09 PM

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Mark Stevenson

British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.

Art + Culture

Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

September 2, 2022 11:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

OAK PARK, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15, 2016: Altar of the Unity Temple designed by Frank Lloyd Wright on June 15, 2016 in Oak Park, Illinois

Art + Architecture

7 Midwestern Towns for Modern Architecture Lovers

To experience some of America’s most exciting building designs, head to the heartland.

March 25, 2024 02:17 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Architecture

Banksy Debuts His First Solo Art Show in 14 Years in Glasgow

“Banksy: Cut and Run,” presents a 25-year retrospective of the enigmatic graffiti artist’s work.

June 22, 2023 05:23 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Interior view of Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., with air travelers walking below soaring ceiling and an oversized U.S. flag hanging from above

Air Travel News

U.S. Air Travel Has Been a Disaster This Summer, but Help Is on the Way

Legislation that will fundamentally improve the air travel experience is making its way through Congress. Here’s what to know.

July 31, 2023 07:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.

Summer 2024

Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations

The United States was once home to more than 46,000 plantations. Today, many properties remain across the American South. What should travelers consider before—and during—a visit?

September 9, 2024 11:08 AM

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Latria Graham

A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.

Art + Culture

Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting

In Bishkek, felt artisans are utilizing ancient, nomadic techniques once almost lost under Soviet rule.

November 3, 2022 07:14 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.

Food + Drink

For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch

On the island’s east coast, Amis advocate and educator Dongi Kacaw works to safeguard Indigenous plant knowledge.

November 2, 2022 04:12 PM

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Clarissa Wei

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