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Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Little Cities That Think Big: 8 Forward-Thinking Destinations Across the U.S.

Major metropolises are often known for their innovation and creativity, but these smaller towns and cities punch above their weight.

October 17, 2022 06:11 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Expat Advice From Our Readers Who’ve Lived Abroad

We asked current and former expats from the AFAR community for their top tips on how to move to—and settle down in—another country. This is what they told us.

February 16, 2017 04:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

How Prince Harry Plans to Make Travel a Force for Good

The Duke of Sussex just launched Travalyst, a new sustainable travel initiative.

September 3, 2019 04:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the British Virgin Islands Are Better Than Ever

Two years after Hurricane Irma, the BVI are making up for lost time. Here’s where to go now.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

A bungalow at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

Hotels

The 2023 Stay List

Our picks for the 15 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tales

A Kerala Native Journeyed Into Its Jungle. She Returned Speaking a New Language.

How a nature-phobic city girl opened her eyes to the wild side of India that seethes beyond the tea plantations and languid rivers.

May 24, 2018 08:40 PM

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Shahnaz Habib

Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

North Dakota

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August 15, 2024 06:31 PM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Know About Getting Tattooed on a Trip

We learned from experience so you don’t have to—heed our advice to set yourself up for permanent ink success.

March 3, 2020 06:22 PM

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Nicole Antonio

This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome

Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.

May 29, 2025 11:36 AM

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Erica Firpo

Food + Drink

6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

April 26, 2024 04:20 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Road Trips

Why The Grand Tour of Switzerland Is More Than a Road Trip

See 12 world heritage sites along the most beautiful Swiss roads in this cultural tour-de-force.

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