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How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.

Summer 2023

Which Cruise is for You?

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

September 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

October 8, 2020 10:17 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

History + Culture

An Epic Road Trip Through History in the American West

In South Dakota and Wyoming, endless historical and cultural attractions mean unforgettable family-friendly fun.

Sponsored by Travel South Dakota and Travel Wyoming

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.

Spring 2025

I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me

On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.

May 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Cruise

Introducing the World’s Newest Ocean

The National Geographic Society for the first time named the Southern Ocean as the newest of Earth’s five oceans. Dive into what it means for conservation—and travelers.

August 26, 2021 02:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Rattlesnake Canyon is a scenic area within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness which in turn forms the core of the Bureau of Land Management administered McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area.

Family Travel

6 Kid-Friendly U.S. Travel Destinations That Will Be Even Better Than Ever in 2025

From the rodeo capital of Wyoming to an epic new theme park in Orlando, these destinations should be on every family’s radar this year.

April 29, 2025 03:16 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Road Trips

An Outdoor Lover’s Road Trip on the Oregon Coast

From crabbing to kayaking, Oregon’s stretch of 101 has nature, scenic beauty, and adventure in spades.

May 8, 2024 01:21 PM

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Ami Kealoha

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Fest in New Orleans

If you’re visiting New Orleans to take part in the festivities, here’s what you’ll need to know about how to plan your days, which performances to see, and what to eat.

January 22, 2021 03:41 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Cities We Love

Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Cities We Love

The Best New Restaurants in Copenhagen

Just when it seemed this foodie city couldn’t get any more delicious, a new round of restaurants, wine bars, and bakeries took flight.

December 2, 2021 05:14 PM

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Lisa Abend

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Fresh, Flavorful Spring Foods Worth Traveling For

Hungry for springtime? Try one of these global dishes.

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Baird

Islands

Off the Beaten Path in Ambergris Caye

See what this Belize paradise has to offer.

April 5, 2018 01:57 PM

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Belize Tourism Board

Where to Travel Next

The Essential Guide to Prince Edward Island

It may be Canada’s smallest province, but P.E.I. punches well above its weight with charming towns, a historic capital city, a sprawling national park, and lots and lots of lobster.

March 11, 2022 03:16 PM

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Michael Kaminer

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