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Hotels

Think Inside the Box: The Coolest Revamped Shipping Container Hotels

These eco-chic hotels, hostels, and pop-ups mix modern design, tiny house living, and a sustainable ethos.

November 20, 2018 07:38 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Packing Tips + Gear

9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

With load-bearing technology borrowed from the backcountry and styling fit for any city, these travel backpacks are ready for every adventure.

August 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room

It’s a dream come true for the dog- and wine-loving set. Plus, it’s for a good cause.

July 31, 2019 12:49 PM

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Kate Sommers-Dawes

Winter Sports

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps

With mapping technology advancing, the art of hand-drawn maps is disappearing. Meet one of the people keeping the precise tradition alive.

December 13, 2017 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Lourdes: A Pilgrimage to France’s Holy Waters

In the Magazine

A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes—And Surprises Even Himself

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

June 5, 2024 09:40 AM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Epic Trips

How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed

You’ll never get lonely on Le Tour du Mont Blanc, a hut-to-hut hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

July 13, 2018 03:40 PM

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Miranda Smith

Natural Wonders

Stargazers Rejoice: United States Gets 3 New International Dark Sky Parks

Since late April, parks in Colorado, Arizona, and Utah have been recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association as exceptional stargazing locations.

May 14, 2019 06:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White

History + Culture

Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii

AFAR’s CEO and cofounder just returned from a memorable trip and offers three top reasons to go.

September 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Camping

Stylish Camping Gear That Will Transform Your Campsite

With design-forward camp furniture, mood lighting, and accents, you can transform your next camping trip into a seriously chic glamp-out.

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More

Find the right gear for any fall and winter adventures you have planned during this sale that runs until October 26.

October 21, 2020 07:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective

A chance encounter in Barcelona leads one woman to understand travel in a new way.

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Food + Drink

On the Trail of Cochinita Pibil, the Yucatán’s Ancient Barbecue Tradition

The deliciously messy dish is to Mexico what pulled pork is to the American South.

June 10, 2019 04:33 PM

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Allegra Ben-Amotz

Cities We Love

4 Essential Stops in the American South for Your Next Road Trip

Discover flourishing historic districts, tantalizing southern cuisine, and easy access to the outdoors.

February 16, 2022 02:35 PM

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Taryn White

Expedition Cruises

These New Luxury Cruises Are for True Explorers

The experiential travel niche is being transformed by a wave of new expedition vessels that are as luxurious and amenity filled as they are primed for exploring.

January 14, 2020 02:46 PM

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Gene Sloan

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