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Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.

We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4

Looking for travel inspiration? Each week, in season four of our podcast, launching October 5, we’ll bring you tales of transformational travel.

October 5, 2023 08:00 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Left: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - July 19 2018: Entrance to the Sculpture Garden at the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; right: long stretch of road in the American Southwest

Road Trips

Route 66 Has Long Appropriated Native American Culture—Now Indigenous Communities Are Changing the Narrative

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

March 30, 2026 12:38 PM

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Mona Gable

This beach in the Philippines is one of the best in the world, chosen by voters and experts.<br/>

International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Outdoor Adventure

How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Jezza Williams is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.

October 21, 2022 02:48 PM

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Petrina Darrah

Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park with granite cliffs and pine trees all around

National Parks

Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier National Parks Have All Changed Their Entry Requirements for 2026

The Department of the Interior announced the updated rules this week.

February 19, 2026 06:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan

In search of world-famous wines and secretive drinking societies? Dijon might be Burgundy’s capital, but the sleepy town of Beaune is the true heart of this hallowed wine region.

September 26, 2019 03:08 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Beautiful nature landscapes in Turkey mountains. Lycian way is famous among hikers.

Outdoor Adventure

This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean

The Lycian Way in Türkiye is like a multiday trek through an open-air museum along the beach.

February 2, 2026 01:57 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.

National Parks

This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

January 30, 2026 03:17 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City

Large swaths of the United States will get an arctic blast this week, leading to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in parts of the country. Here’s what that means for travelers.

January 21, 2026 05:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

9 Wine Cocktails Around Europe Worth Traveling For

These creative concoctions prove that there’s more than one way to enjoy a glass of wine.

January 29, 2021 05:03 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

What’s the Difference Between Holland and the Netherlands?

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Holland vs. Netherlands: What Is the Difference?

Though the names were once used interchangeably, Holland was dropped from the official branding of the Netherlands in 2020. Here’s why they were never the same thing.

January 16, 2024 07:14 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next

With fascinating history and art, multicultural cuisine, and several new hotels, this bustling city in Asia makes for a rewarding dream trip.

Sponsored by Macao Government Tourism Office

Epic Trips

5 Epic Adventures with Stress-Free Planning

From tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda to sailing along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast, USTOA member tours bring the world’s most extraordinary destinations within easy reach.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

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

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