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A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

COVID + Travel

Ongoing Pandemic Travel Bans Continue to Keep Loved Ones Apart

For many loved ones who live across international borders, they still don’t know when they’ll be able to see each other again.

August 4, 2021 06:04 PM

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Tali Arbel

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Disney

Walt Disney World’s Water Park Reopens After 2-Year COVID Closure

The wave pools and waterslides of Typhoon Lagoon are finally ready for visitors after a long pandemic hiatus.

December 29, 2021 02:03 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region

Here’s what it means for travelers.

January 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Comedian Ronny Chieng in Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Courtesy Disney Plus

People

For Comedian Ronny Chieng, Travel Is a Chance to Reconnect With His Family

The comedian and star of “American Born Chinese” loves his mom and dad.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Food writer and cookbook author Katie Parla drives a speedboat in Italy

Food + Drink

Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy

The Rome-based culinary writer and guide is planning her travels around good food and her family’s history in Italy.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Travel TV host Samantha Brown on Danube River in Budapest

Family Travel

Samantha Brown Is About to Take the Cruise of a Lifetime

This summer, the travel TV host is reconnecting with a dozen family members on a cruise around Norway.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Jagged orange cliffs rise from the water in Australia's Kimberley region with a couple of Zodiacs riding along the edge of the cliffs at the waterline

Cruise

Connecting With Indigenous Culture on a Cruise Through Australia’s Kimberley Region

A first look at the inaugural voyage of the “Seabourn Pursuit,” which set out to redress some of the historical neglect of Indigenous voices in the Kimberley.

July 26, 2024 03:11 PM

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Kendall Hill

Outdoor Adventure

Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

Sponsored by Athleta

Air Travel News

This Airline Just Announced a Bunch of New International Flights

Thanks to United, planning that winter getaway and summer vacation is now easier.

August 22, 2019 03:59 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Getting to Know the People and Culture of Kenya

Enrich your visit by setting aside time to connect with Kenyan locals and experience their way of life first-hand. Here’s how.

September 20, 2017 11:35 AM

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Kenya Tourism Board

Cities We Love

How to Celebrate and Support Black Culture and Businesses in Harlem

We tapped a Harlem resident who effortlessly embodies the neighborhood’s mix of style, culture, and community for all the best places to discover here.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Lynn Brown

COVID + Travel

England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

July 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Lottie Gross

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