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Diptych showing Tierra Atacama's terrace (left) and vicunas in front of volcanic mountains in San Pedro de Atacama Chile (right)

Stargazing, Flamingo-Filled Lagoons, and Indigenous Craft at a Reimagined Atacama Desert Design Hotel

Chile’s Tierra Atacama lodge has reopened with a renewed focus on Atacameño culture and excursions to geysers, salt pans, and lunar landscapes

October 10, 2025 05:26 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals

Soak up the sun, eat your heart out, and venture beyond Hollywood Boulevard in California’s cultural capital.

October 1, 2025 09:40 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

The entryway to the opulent grand Zwinger museum complex in Dresden, Germany

History + Culture

The Rich Heritage in This German Region Makes It a Must-Visit on Your Next Europe Holiday

Descend into ancient mine shafts, visit skilled woodcarvers, soar to the top of eastern Germany’s highest mountain, and soak up the charm of historic towns.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

A white-sand beach alcove surrounded by large rocks, boulders and cliffs with people sunbathing on the beach and a boat out on the turquoise water in Sardinia, Italy

The Next List

7 Places to Visit in Europe for Uncrowded Beaches, Christmas Markets, and English Countryside Vibes

Take advantage of new direct flights, hotel openings, and long shoulder seasons across these seven destinations.

September 26, 2025 05:33 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Travel Tales

We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2

Ready to travel again? So are we. Each week, in season two of our podcast, launching June 10, we’ll bring you tales to get the travel juices flowing.

June 10, 2021 10:30 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside

Health + Wellness

Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises

Whether you’re limited to your living room or a hotel room, there are countless ways to build strength, stamina, and flexibility with little or no equipment.

April 21, 2020 02:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Peter Knego with the former <i>Augustus</i> Italian liner of 1952 in Alang, India. Much of the ship is now with Knego in his home in Oceanside, California.

Longreads

This Is Where Cruise Ships Go to Die. Meet the Man Saving Them

Peter Knego has gone to extremes salvaging at-risk history. He says it’s worth the gamble.

October 24, 2024 10:26 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

Aerial of Zion's Red Rock Formations and Springdale Community

National Parks

These Gateway Towns Might Be Cooler Than the National Parks Next Door

Use one of these singular towns as a base for your next outdoor adventure.

February 4, 2026 12:05 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

France Has a New National Park—Only 3 Hours From Paris

Located in a little-visited area of northern France, the Parc National de Forêts de Champagne et Bourgogne is the country’s 11th national park.

November 13, 2019 07:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

History + Culture

What You Need to Know About Juneteenth

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

June 18, 2020 07:55 PM

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Sara Button

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: Stay at a Cidery in the Catskills

So new it’s not even on Google Maps, Seminary Hill Cidery and its Boarding House in Callicoon feel like a cozy, inviting home away from home.

July 7, 2021 10:02 AM

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Robin Catalano

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