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An Insider’s Guide to Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

History + Culture

This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required

There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.

May 1, 2025 02:52 PM

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Mae Hamilton

modern adobe-style homes dotted among the green trees and mountains by Santa Fe

Cities We Love

Art, Adventure, Spas, and Chiles: The Best Things to Do in Santa Fe

Santa Fe has all the art, food, history, and nature you could want. Here are the coolest ways to spend your time in the Southwestern city.

April 17, 2024 08:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

COVID + Travel

Signs of Optimism as New York City Sees Rise in Tourism

Bit by bit, travelers are returning to the city that was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

May 11, 2021 08:04 PM

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Deepti Hajela

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo

From what to expect on your wildlife excursions to the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without—here’s what you need to know before going to the jungles of Borneo.

August 15, 2019 06:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Loyalty + Rewards

It’s About to Cost More to Get Status With United

The carrier is updating its frequent flier program to reflect dollars spent and flying frequency rather than miles flown.

October 11, 2019 06:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 4 Essential Personality Traits of Successful Expats

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

January 16, 2018 08:25 PM

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Khalid Salaam

Where to Travel Next

The Sweetest Small Towns in California

Look beyond the Golden State’s bustling cities and explore these nine appealing towns on your next visit.

April 12, 2024 04:36 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

An overhead shot of a woman bathing in a hot tub surrounded by plants

Natural Wonders

14 Hot Springs Around the World Worth Traveling For

Go for a soak in these dreamy, steamy waters in some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

April 1, 2025 07:15 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Tips + News

Indians Celebrate Kamala Harris’s Win With Firecrackers and Prayers

“Congratulations Kamala Harris. Pride of our village.”

November 9, 2020 03:00 PM

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Aijaz Rahi

Expedition Cruises

Why Small-Ship Expeditions Are the Best Way to Explore the Arctic

Staying nimble is key when traveling through this otherworldly landscape. Here’s how to do it.

Sponsored by Quark Expeditions

Art + Culture

This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul

Medellín’s thriving music scene is more than just reggaetón. It’s a movement reshaping tourism, culture, and community in Colombia’s musical capital.

March 18, 2025 03:26 PM

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Cat Sposato

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Appetite, Your Swimsuit, and Your Camera to Dubrovnik

AFAR Ambassador Charissa Fay explored Croatia’s coastal stunner with the Nikon Z 7.

December 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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Nikon

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

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