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Why You Should Visit San Francisco This Summer

The Bay Area officially reopened on June 15, with locals and travelers emerging to a city transformed by parklets, a host of new exhibits, and a 17-mile crosstown trail.

July 8, 2021 06:36 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Cities We Love

Finding Bliss on a Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi

After calling Bangkok home for more than seven years, my happy place isn’t a hole-in-the-wall noodle joint or a tucked-away temple—it’s the pleather backseat of a motorcycle taxi.

May 3, 2021 01:22 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

The Unexpected Paris Neighborhood to Stay in on Your Next Trip

The new residential-feeling J.K. Place has opened on the Left Bank, and it’s putting guests within walking distance of some of the 7th arrondissement’s best patisseries and museums.

April 6, 2020 04:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Embracing the Multicultural Spirit of Queens

The dizzying blend of communities in this NYC borough injects it with energy—and delicious food.

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Festivals + Events

This Drive-Through State Fair Food Parade Is Some Summer Good News

Experience the best of one of the country’s largest state fairs—from your car.

July 22, 2020 12:55 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

The Ultimate Road Trip From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

This Arizona road trip serves up major doses of scenery, hiking, biking, and some serious “me time,” whether at the spa or on your second plate of enchiladas.

August 21, 2023 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Road Trips

It’s Easier Than You Think to Adventure With an Airstream

Don’t be intimidated—hitting the road with a gorgeous, gleaming Airstream in tow is an unforgettable experience, and one that’s sure to stop traffic (in a good way).

June 25, 2018 08:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

How Much Do Masks Really Protect You on Flights?

New research reveals whether flying is safer when everyone wears a mask.

October 26, 2020 11:29 AM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Restaurants + Cafés

Kyoto’s Favorite Coffee Shop Opens First U.S. Location

The % Arabica New York Dumbo Roastery in Brooklyn opened on June 11.

June 25, 2021 02:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

LGBTQ Travel

The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage

A surprisingly small number of lesbian bars still exist in the U.S. A few road-trippers are making sure they’re not forgotten.

June 2, 2022 04:03 PM

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Food + Drink

Gullah-Geechee Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in Charleston

In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, descendants of the Gullah-Geechee, Africans brought to the state during slavery, are reviving the cuisine that defined the city.

November 17, 2022 12:33 PM

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Tara Donaldson

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