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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Airfares to Europe Are Really Low Right Now—Here’s How to Get the Best Deals

You’ll save 20 percent if you travel this spring instead of summer, according to a new report from Hopper.

March 29, 2019 10:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

7 Hangover Foods From Around the World

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

December 30, 2021 04:37 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

LGBTQ Travel

Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled

We can’t travel for Pride this year—but that’s not a bad thing, argues author and activist Sally Kohn.

June 11, 2020 06:02 PM

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Sally Kohn

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without

Sure, you’d never travel without your toothbrush—but what about a refillable toothpaste tube?

December 14, 2023 11:46 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Coolest Pads Now Bookable on Marriott’s New Homesharing Service

The hotel company’s version of Airbnb is now live and these are some of the standout homes.

May 10, 2019 07:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art school, its rarely recognized female trailblazers step further into the spotlight.

April 18, 2019 06:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City

These intimate, design-forward retreats across Mexico City will have you feeling like a local in no time.

August 27, 2024 02:53 PM

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Mary Holland

Aerial Birds Eye View of Keystone Colorado

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in December

From powdery snow to colorful Christmas markets, December is a sparkling month.

October 20, 2025 04:55 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

AFAR Advisor

Seeing California Through the Eyes of Its Most Important Librarian

The California State Librarian talks about the most surprising things you can check out of a library, cool road trips around the state, plus the best local libraries to visit in California.

June 10, 2021 06:04 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hiking + Cycling

The Power of Telluride

There’s something potent that draws people to Telluride, Colorado. From an energy vortex to stunning mountain scenery, here’s what makes this place so magnetic and how to enjoy it.

Sponsored by Visit Telluride

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hiking + Cycling

Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination

These 6 essential reads explore the reasons behind summiting the world’s highest mountain.

May 28, 2019 07:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now

With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.

October 28, 2019 11:48 AM

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Jake Emen

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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