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With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

An Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft parked almost right next to each other at airport gates

Air Travel News

Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

History + Culture

One of Canada’s Most Sacred Rivers Offers Scenic Coves, Houseboats, and Indigenous Lore

What I learned about the Wolastoqiyik People on a trip along New Brunswick’s “beautiful and bountiful river.”

July 18, 2025 01:34 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Culture

Splurge vs. Steal: A Miami Weekend on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

January 28, 2020 10:39 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

One Great Day in Paris, According to Meghan Donovan

AFAR Advisor

How Influencer Meghan Donovan’s Would Spend a Day in Paris

For Meghan Donovan, it is about long walks, good food, and photo opps.

April 7, 2020 09:46 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?

Our Unpacked advice columnist offers tips for how to get adolescents more excited about travel.

September 26, 2024 01:18 PM

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Anu Taranath

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

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Fran Golden

Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Is It Safe to Travel With Unvaccinated Kids in the Era of the Delta Variant?

With the Delta variant having changed the pandemic risk calculus, families with unvaccinated kids are left trying to figure out how to travel safely and whether they even should right now.

August 20, 2021 01:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cruise

The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway

With more than 130 years of experience, Hurtigruten knows a thing or two about creating magical experiences by sea.

Sponsored by Hurtigruten

Black and red wheelie suitcases and other smaller carry-on and personal items in an airplane overhead bin

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Finally Adding Enough Overhead Bin Space for All Carry-Ons. What Took So Long?

Imagine not having to gate-check your carry-on due to full overhead bins. As more airlines install larger overhead bins, that vision could increasingly become a reality.

February 9, 2024 05:35 PM

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Chris Dong

Aurora Expeditions' 130-passenger 'Greg Mortimer' leaves a clear trail of dark water behind as it cuts through ice-speckled water in Antarctica, with a large snowy mountain in the background

Expedition Cruises

The Best Antarctica Cruises for Travelers Who Want to Nerd Out on History, Wildlife, and the Environment

Looking for a richer understanding of the White Continent? These expedition cruises offer meaningful educational experiences and are committed to lessening their impact in the region.

October 22, 2024 09:00 PM

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Jeri Clausing

J.R. Harris hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, in 1995; man in a red bucket hat with a large camping backpack on his back overlooking a snow-capped mountain range and valley.

Longreads

The Greatest Traveler You’ve Never Heard Of

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

April 19, 2022 08:31 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Paris Riots

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