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Where to Experience Some of the Darkest Days on the Planet

In Tromsø, Norway, there is so much more to do than chase the northern lights.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Small Ship Cruises

This Cruise Is Making Traditional Nordic Liquor on Its Maiden Voyage

The barrels of booze must cross the equator twice, according to tradition.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Tips + News

Cyprus Will Pay Costs if Visitors Get Coronavirus on the Island

The government will pay for lodging, food, drink, and medication.

May 27, 2020 07:21 PM

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Menelaos Hadjicostis

Travel for Good

How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration

On the heels of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland, AFAR asked thought leaders in travel how they plan to take action and create a more sustainable future.

December 13, 2021 02:54 PM

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Staff

Expedition Cruises

Discover Palatial Glaciers and Exotic Wildlife in Spitsbergen

Sponsored by Quark Expeditions

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Everything You Need to Know About Wildlife Corridors—and Where to See Them

Animal-friendly pathways provide safe passage for all kinds of critters and score big points for communities interested in ecotourism.

May 18, 2022 05:38 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

What Is Luring Travelers to the Coldest Places on Earth?

While many travelers daydream about sun and sand during the cold months, more and more are seeking a deep-freeze vacation.

January 25, 2018 09:39 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Air Travel News

Fare Sale: Kids Fly (Almost) Free on Scandinavian Airlines

May 1, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Airbnb Wants to Pay for You to Go to Culinary School in Italy With David Chang

To launch its new “Cooking Experiences” category, Airbnb is sending 100 home cooks to the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, Italy, for a week next summer. Here’s how to apply.

November 25, 2019 08:27 AM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Expedition Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to Polar Cruising

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

May 6, 2019 07:36 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

A young girl in front of a French perfume display.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Travel Hack Can Help You Save Hundreds of Dollars While Shopping Abroad

Go ahead . . . buy that expensive European designer bag. You may get some cash back thanks to this handy travel tip.

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Cities We Love

Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit London

Between royal celebrations, the return of large-scale events (ahem, Elton John at Hyde Park), and a flock of new hotels and restaurants, now is the time to hop the pond.

June 17, 2022 07:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Airbnb Wants to Send You on a Sabbatical to the Bahamas

Interested in moving to the islands for two months? Here’s how to sign up.

January 28, 2020 12:01 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

5 Ways to Eat Your Way Around Scotland’s Vibrant Food Scene

Discover culinary marvels—ranging from traditionally Scottish to farm-to-table dishes of flourishing urban movements—throughout the country’s gorgeous landscapes.

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