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6 Ways to Embrace Saudi’s Past and Future in Riyadh

From ancient adobe palaces to groundbreaking global cuisine, the Saudi capital is at the center of the country’s cultural renaissance.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

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Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

AFAR Advisor

Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A tent at Wilderness Mokete in Botswana surrounded by trees

Stay Here Next

This Is the Only Safari Camp for Miles in a Corner of Botswana—Here’s What It’s Like

Set deep within Botswana’s remote Mababe Depression, the new Wilderness Mokete offers exclusive access to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles.

December 12, 2024 11:37 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Outdoor Adventure

8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now

These small, self-contained, and irresistibly adorable trailers will fit perfectly into your camping plans—and your driveway.

May 27, 2020 05:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Fall 2025

In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike

Contributing writer Chris Colin travels halfway around the world with his family to take a first-of-its-kind safari, and emerges changed in more ways than one.

October 30, 2025 08:25 AM

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Chris Colin

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The Future of Travel

Things to Do on Maui That Can Help the Environment

Eco-consciousness knows no bounds on Maui. Here’s how travelers can get involved—while having fun.

Sponsored by Maui Visitors Bureau

Epic Trips

Spectacular Places in Iceland That Travelers Are Still Missing

Most visitors to the land of fire and ice continue to stick to the same crowded tourist trail, but you don’t need to go much farther to see some of the country’s greatest hits.

November 22, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Camping

Can’t Afford to Travel This Summer? This Glamping Company Wants to Help

To help the 39 million Americans who can’t afford a summer vacation, Under Canvas launched a “pay what you can” campaign to get more people outside together.

May 16, 2019 04:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Cancun’s Surprising Side

Its resorts are world-famous, but there’s much more to Mexico’s most popular beach town - Maya sites, gourmet restaurants, and activities form water sports to spa treaments

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