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Alone, No Phone, in the Woods on Election Night

Also: No laptop. No TV. No news. I felt at peace.

November 19, 2020 12:27 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Epic Trips

Why Dominica’s Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now

Sumptuous resorts surrounded by nature make Dominica an idyllic getaway.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

Epic Trips

Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen

Want to experience the Australia lifestyle but only have two weeks to do it? Take these trip ideas and dive into the country’s extraordinary experiences.

Sponsored by Tourism Australia and United Airlines

Disney

“Frozen” Land Coming to Disneyland Paris in 2023

Yes, there will be a castle, and yes, it will be epic.

February 18, 2020 07:36 PM

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Nicole Antonio

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

History + Culture

How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

January 24, 2020 05:56 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Little Region Is the Easiest Wine Country Weekend Getaway

A mere hour from San Francisco, Carneros straddles Napa and Sonoma and is home to some of wine country’s best tasting rooms, restaurants, and stays.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

Yayoi Kusama’s Urban Beach Installation Is About to Take Over Your Instagram

The free art exhibition will make the Rockaways in New York a must-visit destination this summer.

June 20, 2018 01:22 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking sign with a yellow arrow in the foreground, woman walking with an orange backpack in the background

Hiking + Cycling

7 Breathtaking Hikes in Europe That Are Worth the Journey

Mountains, valleys, pilgrimages, and wilderness—these hikes showcase the best of the continent wherever your walking boots take you.

February 2, 2024 10:03 AM

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Phoebe Smith

Hotels

6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World

Sleeping with the fishes takes on a whole new meaning at these villas and suites under the sea.

January 31, 2024 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

The Intimate Photo Project That Explores Contemporary Native American Life

A writer and photographer share rarely told stories of Native American tribes from across the United States.

February 4, 2019 12:52 PM

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Danielle SeeWalker

crowded street in amsterdam, the netherlands, with crowds of people walking along a street

Longreads

Why Blaming (and Shaming) Tourists Won’t Help Combat Overtourism

Destinations telling travelers to “stay away”; residents squirting water guns on tourists: why places trying to turn people off of visiting are missing the point.

September 19, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Travel for Good

If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay

Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.

March 13, 2020 06:58 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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