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The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents

AFAR’s parents (and their kids) tested strollers, diaper bags, and even toys on road trips and overnight flights to find the best family travel gear worth the investment.

August 10, 2023 04:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the Wilderness

Camping

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the vWilderness

Most hard-core campers go minimal with their backcountry camping cuisine, but one food-obsessed group goes all out for a wild feast that is both ridiculous and sublime.

July 17, 2019 06:05 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

This Ancient Trading Post in the United Arab Emirates Is an Essential Stop for Modern Visitors Too

A welcome change of pace from the UAE’s other cities, Al Ain is a relaxed mix of history, heritage, and culture.

January 5, 2023 06:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna

Forget silent spa sessions—in London, Amsterdam, and elsewhere, saunas are embracing their communal side.

January 27, 2026 01:42 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

U.S. Beaches

7 Of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Rhode Island

The Ocean State’s beaches are still a well-kept secret. The state might be small, but there’s a sandy getaway spot for almost everyone here.

August 9, 2023 08:01 PM

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Bob Curley

Art + Culture

Reveling in the Royal Palaces of Rajasthan

The palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur are more than just architectural marvels—they’re a window into India’s cultural history.

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LaGuardia's new Terminal B is unrecognizable for those who haven't flown through the hub recently.

Air Travel News

You’ll Never Guess Which Airport Terminal Was Just Named Best in the World

The New York hub that was famously referred to as a “third world” airport by then–vice president Joe Biden has been awarded top honors by aviation rankings group Skytrax.

March 20, 2023 08:56 PM

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Chris Dong

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the lively Karaköy district next to the Bosphorus Strait.

Stay Here Next

A Look Inside the Peninsula Istanbul, the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

The latest luxury hotel to open in Istanbul has become one of the city’s most coveted places to stay.

August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Embrace Spain's second largest city's rich art and architecture including the Arco de Triunfo

Air Travel News

United Just Added This New Nonstop Flight to Europe From California

Get ready for easy access to Gaudí, Picasso, and Miró—plus endless tapas and miles of beaches.

December 8, 2023 03:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A New Generation of Craft Brewers Rises in the Middle East

After overcoming a slew of obstacles and red tape, brewers in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan have crafted a vibrant local beer scene.

January 10, 2022 03:59 PM

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Marianne Dhenin

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids

The agency plans to start installing new high-tech x-ray scanners in airports this summer that could significantly reduce security screening times.

March 24, 2022 12:27 PM

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Caitlin Morton

International Beaches

7 Reasons Why Grenada is the Perfect—and Out of the Ordinary—Holiday Getaway

With island-hopping, farm-to-table cuisine, and myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation, this Caribbean island makes for an ideally exceptional escape this winter.

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