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Cruise

See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise

A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.

May 29, 2026 01:19 PM

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Shayla Martin

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling

An ASL interpreter shares some travel-friendly tips and techniques that she’s learned from the Deaf community, the real masters of cross-cultural communication.

July 2, 2024 06:10 PM

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Anna Mindess

Longreads

I Took a 23-Day Trip With My Toddler. It Was the Most Rewarding Trip I’ve Ever Taken.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

May 8, 2024 09:25 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Fall 2024

Detroit Is Alive With New Possibilities—but Don’t Call It a Comeback

As the city forges a new identity, four tastemakers explain what a revitalized Detroit means to them—and what it can offer visitors.

October 24, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarah Bence

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

Longreads

The Vacation Situation

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American vacation has once again been thrown into harsh relief.

July 9, 2020 04:12 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says

The estimated processing times for passport applications have dropped.

November 7, 2023 07:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Videos

Where to Go Next in Europe [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to go in Europe for your next trip in this video by Afar.

August 21, 2024 12:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Summer 2022

How to Bring a Travel Mindset to Daily Life

A guide on how to apply lessons from travel to daily life.

August 19, 2022 11:18 AM

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Anu Taranath

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Travel Rewards Programs

“U.S. News and World Report” just released its seventh annual ranking of hotel and airline loyalty programs.

August 6, 2019 05:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.

Packing Tips + Gear

This Is Everything You Need to Pack for Your Next Cruise

No need to go overboard packing for your cruise. Here’s exactly what you need to bring for a wide range of activities.

March 3, 2026 05:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip

Using settings as characters, the best mysteries can offer a vivid introduction to a city or country. These stories will get you started on your next adventure.

May 21, 2024 06:11 PM

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Pat Tompkins

U.S. Beaches

7 Delightful Ways to Go Beyond the Shore in This Beach Destination

With its high-energy Boardwalk, treasure trove of boutique shopping, and time-tested seafood shacks, this coastal South Carolina destination offers so much more than beautiful beaches.

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