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How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

In Wake of D.C. Uprising, Defiant Passengers See Flying Privileges Revoked

Airlines have banned numerous passengers from flying due to unruly behavior and for flouting mask-wearing mandates.

January 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Art + Culture

Inside the Fantastical New Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Denmark

Talking top hats, “Lemony Snicket”–style banter, a Little Mermaid room: Imagination runs wild in Odense.

July 14, 2021 05:03 PM

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Mary Holland

Cruise News

How Safe Are Submarine Tours?

And what’s the difference between a submarine and submersible? All your questions answered following the recent “Titan” wreck.

June 30, 2023 12:13 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Hotels

Why It’s Time to Visit Hong Kong Now

With a grounding in the city’s traditions, a new generation of entrepreneurs are reinventing Hong Kong.

August 6, 2019 12:25 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Disney

The Ultimate Disneyland Family Packing Guide

Use this handy checklist to make sure you’ve got all the essentials but aren’t overdoing it.

August 28, 2019 12:57 PM

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Michelle Baran

Trains

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

U.S. Beaches

From Secret Coral Reefs to Historic Sites, How to Road Trip in the Lesser-Known Florida Keys

On The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, taking time to go off the beaten path is the key to a rewarding vacation.

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Off The Tourist Trail

Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season

Book outside peak periods to experience a more relaxed and intimate kind of travel.

September 13, 2019 06:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Bangkok, According to Locals

Explore Buddhist temples, learn about traditional textiles, and hop on a motorbike for Michelin-starred fine dining.

September 26, 2024 06:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

Travel Advisors on: Great Hotels for Fall Travel in Europe

Fall means fewer crowds, cooler weather, and good deals.

August 29, 2019 09:49 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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