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Style + Design

9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights

These are the comfy pants AFAR staffers are living in on WFH days, but wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear on an airplane.

March 20, 2020 01:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 TikTokers We Follow for the Best Travel Hacks and Advice

TikTok is full of vloggers offering their take on travel tips. These are nine standouts that we follow ourselves.

January 31, 2024 01:18 PM

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Tiana Attride

Riyadh is home to an array of galleries, festivals, arts, and more.

Where to Travel Next

How Riyadh Is Transforming into a Must-Visit Center of Saudi Art

Building on its rich cultural heritage, the Saudi capital is home to an array of new academies, galleries, and festivals—and there’s much more to come.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

COVID + Travel

Singapore and Thailand Are Opening to U.S. Travelers—What to Know About Southeast Asia Travel

While some countries in Southeast Asia are opening up to vaccinated U.S. travelers, others remain closed. A reporter based in Singapore breaks down the latest entry rules for the region.

October 18, 2021 03:26 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Family Travel

Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads

Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect escape from L.A. for a few days.

August 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Venice to Start Charging Tourists to Enter the City

The details are still being finalized, but day-trippers should be prepared to book tickets in advance to enter the city’s historic center.

January 14, 2022 08:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Winter 2024

In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World

In the early 20th century, De Stijl changed history with its bold colors and lines. Writer Chris Colin hunts for its legacy in the Dutch city where it all began.

January 30, 2024 01:58 PM

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Chris Colin

Hiking + Cycling

Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol

Forget the skis. In the South Tyrol region near the Dolomites, delicious food and gorgeous hikes are best enjoyed in summer.

July 23, 2021 12:19 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Outdoor Adventure

The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit

Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.

May 12, 2022 09:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Spring 2025

How to (Actually, Really, Truly!) Unplug on Your Travels

It won’t be easy, but putting your phone on airplane mode might just be the key to a better vacation. Here’s how to draw some digital boundaries.

January 17, 2025 12:01 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Europe Finally Lifts U.S. Travel Ban—458 Days Later

The European Union has added the United States to its list of countries approved for entry.

June 18, 2021 01:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

Tips + News

Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

March 12, 2020 04:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA

U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

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