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Outdoor Adventure
5 Ethical Elephant Sanctuaries to Visit on Your Next Trip to Thailand
These five sanctuaries across Thailand offer tourists alternative ways to see elephants while providing the gentle giants a safe place to live.
April 25, 2022 03:20 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Hotels
14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker
Our favorite vacation rental companies offer everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.
July 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Michelle Baran
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
National Parks
7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring
There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.
March 12, 2020 01:33 PM
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Erika Hueneke
Hotels
These Sophisticated New Hotels are Like Nowhere Else You’ve Ever Stayed
Autograph Collection Hotels celebrate the unique and connect you to a destination, just like these new hotels. Prepare to be transported.
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images
Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.
August 4, 2025 04:00 PM
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Suzie Dundas
Where to Travel Next
How to Enjoy an Eye-Popping Journey Aboard the Glacier Express
As an AFAR travel expert discovered, a magnificent, best-in-class journey awaits on this legendary train. Here are his tips for doing it right.
Sponsored by
Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter
A massive light maze, a major museum closing, a boundary-pushing restaurant, and two new hotels mean you should head to the capital now.
December 13, 2019 09:31 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
History + Culture
This L.A. Neighborhood Transports You to Japan—No Flight Required
There are only only three Japantowns left in the U.S. Head to Los Angeles and you’ll find one of them.
May 1, 2025 02:52 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Epic Trips
Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like
On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.
October 12, 2022 04:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Solo Travel
I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.
As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.
August 13, 2025 12:41 PM
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Kate McMahon
Hotels
These Are the 6 Best Hotel Rewards Programs
When it comes to hotels, it pays to be loyal.
November 18, 2023 12:14 PM
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Chris Dong
Safari
How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda
Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.
July 11, 2022 11:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Trains
Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region
It’s now easier and more affordable to get to a ski resort area that locals love.
January 27, 2025 01:36 PM
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Molly O’Brien
Weekend Getaways
Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to San Diego
Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.
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