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Flowering desert (desierto florido in Spanish). It rarely rains in Atacama desert but it does a carpet made of millions of flowers covers the otherwise dry ground

This Less-Visited Part of Chile’s Atacama Is Full of Desert Superblooms, Penguins, and Sweet Sun Wine

Avoid the crowds in one of the world’s most popular deserts with these Indigenous cooking classes, canoe trips, and sound healing sessions.

April 30, 2026 03:53 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

Hotels

11 Great Hotels in the Cayman Islands

From lively luxury to secluded romance and even laid-back bohemian vibes, these Cayman Island hotels offer something for everyone.

September 22, 2022 11:57 AM

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Mariette Williams

Flight attendant from behind conducting a preflight safety briefing

Air Travel News

Is Being a Flight Attendant Still Worth It?

Being a flight attendant can be a passport to seeing the world. But between air rage and pay disputes, do the benefits still outweigh the drawbacks?

May 28, 2024 05:53 PM

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Iona Brannon

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

The history of things now unseen and a future not yet made.

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

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Cynthia R. Greenlee

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro, According to Locals

Rio de Janeiro warrants a long weekend—not just during Carnival.

April 1, 2025 02:17 PM

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Joel Balsam

Loyalty + Rewards

How Your Credit Card Can Make It Easier to Earn Airline Elite Status in 2021

If you’re not flying as much as you used to (and who is?), you might still be able to earn airline elite status by spending more on your credit card.

January 29, 2021 04:32 PM

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Eric Rosen

Cities We Love

10 Best Things for Travelers to Do in Charleston, South Carolina

Find out what makes the Holy City so captivating.

February 3, 2024 10:54 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

A tea set with a floral pattern in front of a round tiered tray with snacks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It

Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.

May 26, 2024 09:11 AM

J.R. Harris hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, in 1995; man in a red bucket hat with a large camping backpack on his back overlooking a snow-capped mountain range and valley.

Longreads

The Greatest Traveler You’ve Never Heard Of

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

April 19, 2022 08:31 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Further

U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.

May 22, 2026 12:13 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Walking street with apricot-colored buildings along the coast.

Where to Travel Next

Why Monaco Deserves More Than a Day Trip

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

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