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The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage

Whether you travel with a suitcase, backpack, weekender, or duffel, your luggage is an important companion for your adventures. Use this buyer’s guide to help you find the perfect bag.

April 7, 2020 11:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

National Parks

8 Artworks That Prove Just How Inspiring U.S. National Parks Really Are

The beauty, grandeur, and surprise of the national parks has influenced some of the world’s best art.

February 12, 2016 06:55 PM

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Peter Fish

Founder’s Note

Why You Can Never Be “Done” with a Place Like Bermuda

There’s so much more to this island than pink beaches and eponymous shorts

November 30, 2016 03:35 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Solo Travel

This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women

Behere helps book short-term apartments, coworking spaces, and fitness studio memberships for women who want to sample life abroad.

January 3, 2018 01:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

Outdoor Adventure

This Sunny Island Is Denmark’s Best-Kept Secret

Danes flock to this dreamy destination to get a much-needed dose of summer.

August 11, 2017 05:39 PM

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Veronica Meewes

Art + Architecture

10 Incredible U.S. Museum Exhibits to See This Summer

Playful furniture, Native art, and hidden grottoes are a few of the highlights from this season’s top exhibitions.

April 10, 2019 06:41 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Outdoor Adventure

Norway Is One of the World’s Happiest Countries. Is Friluftsliv the Secret?

Fjordside farms, foraged cuisine, and the Mountain Code: Norwegians claim to have a unique relationship with nature. Perhaps it’s something in their nature.

July 24, 2019 01:50 PM

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Lisa Abend

National Parks

Pristine Powder and Fields of Flowers: A Seasonal Guide to Banff and Jasper

Selecting the time of year that suits the kind of traveler you are will make your trip to the Canadian Rockies nothing short of epic.

June 11, 2019 04:02 PM

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Carolina Novotny

Art + Architecture

A Photographer Explores Color in Micronesia With People Who Can’t See It

A new photo book explores the meaning of color among a unique population on a remote Pacific island.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Sara Button

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

Why Bermuda’s Perfume House Is So Historic—and Unique

For several reasons, the Bermuda Perfumery is a must-see while visiting the island.

February 14, 2017 11:53 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Cruise

Some Cruise Ships Get Royal Godmothers

Actresses, athletes, politicians, and even members of royalty bless new ships before they set sail

May 24, 2016 01:45 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Cities We Love

My Week of Living Like a Roman

An AFAR Ambassador Spends a Week Learning Italian in the Eternal City

June 5, 2018 01:30 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Festivals + Events

Rise of the Tigress: Why Now Is the Time to See India’s 200-Year-Old Tiger Festival

Every autumn, hundreds of elaborately painted men dressed as tigers march through the streets of Thrissur, in Kerala. Two years ago, women finally joined for the first time.

June 13, 2018 08:05 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

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