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The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses

To really understand how this city comes together, don’t travel underground. Head to the top deck.

August 21, 2017 08:05 PM

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Emma John

Where to Go in Fall

6 Pumpkin Festivals to Hit This Fall

Pumpkin spice lattes are for chumps. What about a pumpkin-eating dragon?

October 2, 2018 06:07 PM

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Rachel Wilkinson

Air Travel News

9 Essential Tips to Help You Get Better Sleep on a Plane

As a traveler, getting some rest on the flight out can improve your whole trip. Here are some expert-approved tips to help you doze off—no matter where you’re sitting on the plane.

February 21, 2019 02:39 PM

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Kate Bratskeir

History + Culture

A Walking Tour of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter

From hushed synagogues to rollicking “ruin bars,” follow history’s path through this fascinating Budapest neighborhood.

July 9, 2019 10:52 AM

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John Newton

Islands

Island Beauty: Chanelle de Lau of Curaçao

June 1, 2017 10:00 AM

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Curaçao Tourist Board

Small Ship Cruises

The Cure for Social Media Fatigue Is an Amazon River Cruise

A smartphone addict finds out what happens when she’s forced to disconnect deep in the Amazon rain forest.

February 12, 2018 09:43 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Disney

How Walt Disney World Will Make Your Kids Want to Travel Abroad

Roam the savanna in a safari jeep, snorkel with tropical fish, and sample international cuisine—all in one trip.

August 28, 2019 01:56 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Art + Architecture

How a Group of Americans Is Working to Save the Oldest Church in Paris

The church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has anchored this Left Bank neighborhood for 1,000 years. The leaders of a $5.7 million restoration effort want to keep it that way.

March 14, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Ocean Cruises

The Best Mexico Cruise for Every Type of Traveler

Calling all sun worshippers, culture vultures, outdoor adventure seekers, and marine life lovers: We’ve got the Mexico cruise that is right for you.

June 25, 2019 01:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

Books

19 Books We Love by Black Authors

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

July 15, 2020 06:36 PM

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Staff

AFAR Advisor

These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients

Discover 17 hidden gems in “the country of poets and thinkers” that combine luxury, history, wellness, wine, and more passion-led activities for some quality time away.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

Food + Drink

Why You Have to Try Real Cider in Spain

In Basque Country, cider tastes best straight from the “txotx”.

January 9, 2018 07:22 PM

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William Bostwick

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Barcelona This Fall

Between hotel openings, a robust calendar of festivals, a new tribute to soccer star Leo Messi, plus up-and-coming neighborhoods to explore, Barcelona packs in plenty this autumn.

September 3, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

May / June 2021

Embracing the Unknown in Rio de Janeiro

On a last-minute trip to Rio de Janeiro, author Carmen Maria Machado luxuriates in beach feasts, practices small talk—and confronts her travel anxiety.

January 12, 2021 04:30 PM

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Carmen Maria Machado

Food + Drink

This City Might Be Europe’s Next Foodie Haven

Galway, long known for a thriving arts community, has turned its creative energies to food. Today, this small Irish city on Europe’s western edges is emerging as a hot spot of gastronomy.

November 19, 2018 07:37 PM

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Gerry O’Shea

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