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Why Ben’s Chili Bowl, Home of the Half-Smoke, Is Hallowed Ground in D.C.

One of D.C.’s ultimate dining destinations, Ben’s has been a neighborhood stalwart for decades.

February 17, 2020 09:38 AM

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Korsha Wilson

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

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

Bars + Nightlife

The Future of Dining Is Alfresco

As restaurants slowly reopen—and get creative to lure diners back—one thing is certain: We’ll be eating outside a lot more.

June 9, 2020 09:58 PM

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Aislyn Greene

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Travel for Good

These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

March 8, 2023 04:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

Following the Trails of the Stoney-Nakoda People

Go for it.

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Museums + Galleries

This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum

It’s a web of subterranean galleries and exhibits.

July 26, 2017 01:35 PM

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Matt Villano

National Parks

Big City Escapes: 8 National Park Service Treasures Within Easy Reach

These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities.

July 25, 2018 02:26 PM

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Kelly Bastone

History + Culture

These Photos Prove That the United States and Europe Are Obsessed With Each Other

Naomi Harris’s photo book of U.S. places in Europe and European places in the United States is a bit uncanny, but that’s the point.

December 21, 2017 08:30 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have a Peaceful and Serene Getaway in Santa Barbara

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

Sponsored by Visit Santa Barbara

How Utah’s Weird Laws Made It One of the Coolest Places to Drink in the U.S.

Bars + Nightlife

The World’s Best Bars, Plus the Cocktail Trends You’re About to See Everywhere

Tales of the Cocktail just turned New Orleans’s always buzzy nightlife up to 11 as the drinks industry celebrated itself and looked to the future.

July 24, 2018 07:03 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

Where to Go This Winter in the Caribbean

The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

One of the Nation’s Most Popular National Parks Gets a New Visitor Center

It’s set to open in late February.

February 24, 2017 08:28 PM

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Matt Villano

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