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Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World

On select summer nights, a historic vintage diesel locomotive takes travelers on a ride under some of the world’s starriest skies.

July 5, 2019 04:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Heather and bog myrtle grow in abundance in the Scottish Highlands.

Longreads

Walking, Biking, and Swimming Through Scotland’s Highlands on a Self-Powered Trip

No cars allowed? One writer sets out to tackle some of the United Kingdom’s most epic landscapes—while leaving as little of a trace as possible.

October 30, 2023 12:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Little Cities That Think Big: 8 Forward-Thinking Destinations Across the U.S.

Major metropolises are often known for their innovation and creativity, but these smaller towns and cities punch above their weight.

October 17, 2022 06:11 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Tips + News

How Prince Harry Plans to Make Travel a Force for Good

The Duke of Sussex just launched Travalyst, a new sustainable travel initiative.

September 3, 2019 04:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

Can Nature Heal a Broken Heart?

On the heels of a gutting life change, a Colorado-based writer discovers a pathway through her grief, one 14,000-foot mountain at a time.

January 25, 2022 02:32 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Epic Trips

6 Essential Stops Along Chile’s Epic Route of Parks

Don’t have 6 months to explore the 1,700-mile network that connects 17 Chilean national parks? Get a taste of the experience at these 6 spots.

May 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Zoe Baillargeon

Air Travel News

Planes? Trains? Where Masks Are and Aren’t Required Now

A breakdown of where you will and won’t need to mask up after the federal transportation mask mandate was abruptly lifted on April 18.

April 19, 2022 08:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry

Ditch the ticket counter and enjoy the world’s greatest art for free at these 14 museums.

May 18, 2017 11:59 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Winter Sports

Western Canada’s Best Ski Towns for Foodies

Delicious local cuisine plus great views make for an unforgettable combination at these hot spots.

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Hotels

The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip

The new residential-feeling J.K. Place has opened on the Left Bank, and it’s putting guests within walking distance of some of the 7th arrondissement’s best patisseries and museums.

April 6, 2020 04:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The ‘Coffee Grotto’ is one of several sleek sitting areas at the new Delta Sky Lounge at LAX.

Air Travel News

The Best Airport Lounges in the United States

And how to gain access to these preboarding sanctuaries.

October 4, 2022 04:10 PM

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Mike Arnot

Epic Trips

An Inside Look at an Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film on Tierra del Fuego, Chile

March 5, 2018 03:33 PM

Books

“Like a Secular Church”: Exploring 50 of the World’s Best Indie Bookstores

In a new book, journalist Stuart Husband and photographer Horst A. Friedrichs profile the agonies and ecstasies of 50 bookstores around the world.

April 26, 2021 05:50 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Al Leston

A man of many talents, Al Letson sat down with us after appearing at a recent AFAR Travel Tales.

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Islands

The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy

No matter where they are in the world, islands make for happy locals and happy travelers. We now know why.

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