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Let These Companies Plan Your Next Road Trip

As many of us opt to hit the open road this year, there’s an easier way. Why not have someone else figure out where you’re going to stay and what you’re going to do along the way?

October 16, 2020 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu

The secret to a stellar meal is a solid story.

May 31, 2019 11:35 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Where to Travel Next

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Here’s where AFAR staffers have the fondest memories of traveling to soak up the summer sun.

May 29, 2019 03:10 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Idaho

The state will surprise you with outdoor adventures like biking, white-water rafting, stargazing, skiing, and more.

January 15, 2020 01:18 PM

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Alex Schechter

Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

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Ray Rogers

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Jackets for Men and Women

Stay warm and comfortable in a variety of weather with these easy-to-pack travel jackets for men and women.

October 7, 2021 06:53 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

The Gin Distillery at the End of the World

At the gateway to Chile’s remote Torres del Paine National Park, the Last Hope Distillery rewards adventurers to Patagonia with craft spirits and conviviality.

October 31, 2019 02:28 PM

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Emily Gillespie

Tips + News

The Top 10 Countries Where Locals Feel Safest

Just because locals feel safe in these locations doesn’t necessarily mean foreign travelers will.

June 28, 2018 06:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design

As a young woman making rugs, Oudghiri is an outlier putting a fresh spin on a traditional craft while tapping into her own family’s roots.

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Epic Trips

How to Snag a Seat at Every Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Napa Valley

Want to dine at some of the best restaurants around? Here are the ins and outs for making reservations at wine country’s Michelin Guide dining darlings ahead of your next trip.

July 5, 2019 04:35 PM

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Sara Button

Safari

Safaris Need to Become More Diverse—and Now Is the Time

Black travel to Africa has gained momentum in recent years, but safari travelers remain mostly white. Travel experts are trying to change that.

July 30, 2020 01:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Health + Wellness

How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Calm Your Travel Anxiety

Tips for the anxious traveler

January 6, 2020 01:54 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

These beaches, spread across five Hawaiian islands, showcase the beauty of the Aloha State’s coasts.

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Longreads

America, the Beautiful

Dozens of cultures, hundreds of languages, countless stories.

July 1, 2020 09:20 AM

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