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Art + Culture

Archaeologists Discover 27 Ancient Coffins at Egyptian Pyramid

The colorful sarcophagi were buried more than 2,500 years ago and feature ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

September 22, 2020 01:56 PM

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Samy Magdy

Loyalty + Rewards

Is Airline Loyalty Even Worth It Anymore?

When it comes to points and miles, the game has changed. Here’s when it still makes sense to stockpile for status and when it doesn’t.

August 21, 2025 02:07 PM

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Katherine Fan

Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

One of the hallmarks of the tradition is its use of the “<i>kadhua</i>” and “<i>phenkua</i>” techniques. The former refers to when threads are woven in one-by-one, whereas the phenkua (which literally means “to throw”) involves weaving in threads by passing a shuttle machine—which holds yarn—back and forth.<br/>

Longreads

The Silk Weavers of Varanasi

In India’s holiest city, an ancient community of handloom weavers faces an electrically powered future.

February 23, 2023 12:39 PM

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy a Once-in-a-Lifetime Family Vacation in Arizona

Bond with your loved ones while exploring the great outdoors in the Grand Canyon State.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is among the most popular travel destinations this holiday season.

Air Travel News

Holiday Airfares Are the Highest They’ve Been in Years—Here’s the Best Time to Book and How to Save

Fear not, fellow procrastinators. It’s not too late to book holiday travel, but act swiftly and smartly.

September 13, 2022 08:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb

Airbnb just listed a once-in-a-lifetime rental underneath the Times Square Ball.

December 18, 2020 03:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Holiday Travel

Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25

Airbnb is listing the iconic toy store for one night only this December.

December 9, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Essential Tours to Book in Singapore

A murder-mystery session that teaches you local history on the sly? A foodie tour led by an expert? Sign us up on these four tours that take you deeper into Singapore.

January 20, 2022 05:17 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

AFAR Advisor

Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Books

The California Road Trip All Book Lovers Should Take

Explore some of the places that shaped America’s most memorable writers on this Golden State pilgrimage.

February 28, 2020 01:12 PM

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Shoshi Parks

Hotels

Spend the Night With the Phantom of the Opera at the Palais Garnier

The Paris Opera is one of the City of Light’s most iconic sites. Now Airbnb is offering the chance to sleep inside the gilded palace that inspired Broadway’s longest-running musical.

February 12, 2023 06:05 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Food + Drink

Sipping Tequila With the Boss: Casa Dragones CEO Bertha González Nieves

As the first woman to be named “maestra tequilera,” González Nieves wants to showcase tequila in a different light.

October 29, 2021 03:49 PM

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Yolanda Evans

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