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Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard

After a successful test flight, Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. hopes its “flying car” can be made into a real-life product by 2023.

August 31, 2020 03:10 PM

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Yuri Kageyama

Packing Tips + Gear

This New Travel Subscription Company Will Change the Way You Book Hotels

In addition to offering a highly vetted list of hotels, Safara gives the commissions it earns back to its members so you can accumulate points and book free trips in the future.

March 12, 2020 05:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A group of young women dressed in yukatas in front of a shrine in Kyoto

Visas + Passports

Japan Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been dreaming of relocating to Japan and you make more than $68,300 per year, you might be in luck thanks to a new six-month visa program launching this spring.

February 5, 2024 06:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

The Cost of TSA PreCheck Just Dropped

Just in time to skip the long lines during the busy holiday travel season.

November 4, 2022 08:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

Weekend Getaways

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charleston This Fall

Extend summer well into October with outdoor festivals and poolside cocktails in the Holy City.

August 31, 2021 12:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Stay Here Next

Utah’s New Under Canvas Retreat Takes Glamping to a New Level

Ulum, a new spin-off of the Under Canvas brand, offers travelers to Moab a more elevated experience.

September 23, 2023 11:18 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

People roaming about inside the Guggenheim Museum in New York featuring several tiers of spiraled gallery walkways with a white barrier and art displayed within

Loyalty + Rewards

4 Lesser-Known Credit Card Travel Perks You’re Probably Missing Out On

By tapping into some of the hidden-gem benefits of travel-friendly credit cards, you can get free museum tickets, nab sought-after restaurant reservations and event access, and more.

April 23, 2025 04:02 PM

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Chris Dong

Packing Tips + Gear

Paravel Just Launched Its First Checked Luggage Line

Like Paravel’s carry-on suitcases, the larger Aviator Grand will also be carbon neutral and made with upcycled plastic water bottles.

November 10, 2020 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A Disney cruise ship in icy ocean water surrounded by snow capped mountains in Alaska.

Ocean Cruises

This Is the Best Alaska Cruise for Families

Disney sets the gold standard for family-friendly Alaska cruises. Here’s why parents and kids love it.

Sponsored by Disney Cruise Line and Written by Esther Carlstone

Travel Tales

We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2

Ready to travel again? So are we. Each week, in season two of our podcast, launching June 10, we’ll bring you tales to get the travel juices flowing.

June 10, 2021 10:30 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

Toronto’s Best Neighborhoods for Exploring on Foot

These pedestrian-friendly areas offer a colorful array of experiences.

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