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OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips

The first installment in our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets an outfitter that believes adventure and entrepreneurial hustle go hand in hand.

August 11, 2021 06:11 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The New-Old Reason You Need to Go Wine Tasting on Long Island

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

April 24, 2017 06:07 PM

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Jackie Bryant

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

Three tastemakers—in fashion, farming, and at an aquarium—share how Seattle’s sustainability credentials are shaping it. Plus, how to explore the city as a local.

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

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Allison Williams

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

It features more than 3,000 culturally significant Indigenous sites in addition to beautiful canyonlands and a wealth of wildlife.

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park

Just in time for summer, the Shirley Chisholm State Park is here.

July 9, 2019 05:56 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

Sponsored by Visit Pasadena

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

Health + Wellness

These 14 Places Around the World Have Unique Ways to Find Happiness

How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language.

July 10, 2025 02:44 PM

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Tim Chester

rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions

Air Travel News

Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

December 6, 2023 08:07 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas

Here’s everything you need to know in order to plan the perfect Texan solar eclipse excursion, from where to stay to what to do in the area.

September 26, 2023 10:54 AM

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Mae Hamilton

People walking along a cobblestoned street lined with outdoor cafe tables in Rome, Italy

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 3 New Direct Flights to Europe and Asia from the West Coast

Delta Air Lines is expanding its global route network out of key airports in California and Washington.

August 4, 2025 06:42 PM

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Bailey Berg

Switzerland’s Glacier Express travels through the Alps between St. Moritz and Zermatt

Trains

Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides

Watch the snowy world pass by this winter from within a warm train car.

February 10, 2025 01:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Left: Jerez de la Frontera; right: wine glass

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sherry-Loving City Is Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy for 2026—Here’s Why You Should Go Now

Jerez has always been synonymous with sherry. Now, young winemakers and chefs are giving Spain’s oldest wine region a delicious second act.

April 9, 2026 04:21 PM

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Isabelle Kliger

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