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Aircraft cabin with smoke-like air vapor condensation due to differences of temperature between cabin and outside.

What Causes That Weird Fog in Airplane Aisles?

One of the many mysteries of air travel is the white mist that occasionally fills the airplane cabin right before takeoff. AFAR explains the science involved.

October 11, 2023 07:30 AM

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Adam Wisniewski

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Dubai

Dubai has plenty of hotels to choose from, but these will truly connect you to the emirate and its culture.

September 28, 2024 03:34 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Other

De Hoop, the Best South Africa Adventure You Don’t Know About

A safari that is only a three-hour drive from Cape Town.

October 31, 2019 04:40 PM

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Mary Holland

Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

The new conservation and community-minded Kibale Lodge puts visitors within easy reach of Uganda’s Kibale National Park.

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

Outdoor Terraces, Soul Food, and a Whiskey Bar: AmEx Opens Its Largest Airport Lounge Yet in Atlanta

AFAR got a first look inside the new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Paul Rubio

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Where to Find the Best Happy Hour Celebrations in Bermuda

When the mercury rises, the locals let loose.

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Scenic view of Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland.

Outdoor Adventure

Senior Travelers Have More Active Tour Options Than Ever

While trying out new offerings, one writer learns what “pace yourself” means.

November 26, 2023 12:00 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Cruise News

This 140-Day Cruise Will Visit 37 Countries Across 6 Continents

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

June 23, 2023 09:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Add Some Sparkle to Your Travels With Away’s Limited-Edition Holiday Collection

This season, the direct-to-consumer luggage company is releasing hard-shell suitcases in five new colors, including yellow, red, and black with a high-shine glitter finish.

November 23, 2021 12:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Waterfalls surrounded by rocky cliffs with trees

Outdoor Adventure

This State Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—and Some Stops Are Wheelchair-Accessible

The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail connects 17 cascades across the state’s rugged southern and eastern stretches, and you don’t need to be an expert hiker to experience much of it.

August 7, 2024 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Stay Here Next

Utah’s New Under Canvas Retreat Takes Glamping to a New Level

Ulum, a new spin-off of the Under Canvas brand, offers travelers to Moab a more elevated experience.

September 23, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

This New Trail System Carves Through Some of the Best of Canada’s Coastline

The Rockcut Twillingate Trails offer a new way to take in cliffs, sea stacks, wildlife, and beaches in Canada’s easternmost province.

March 27, 2025 03:00 PM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

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