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A person standing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, with Mt Fuji rising in the background

The crackdown—including in Kyoto and Mount Fuji—comes amid growing concerns about overtourism.

May 8, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotel June occupies prime territory on the California coast.

Hotels

This Restored Malibu Hotel Offers a Vintage Boutique Getaway

Bob Dylan’s erstwhile home reopens on California’s Pacific Coast.

August 16, 2022 12:48 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Man with dark hair wearing a backpack standing at a lookout point in Thailand overlooking the sea and tree-covered islands

People

The Best Jobs for People Who Want to Travel and Live Abroad

Looking to spend more time outside the U.S.? Consider these eight jobs.

January 25, 2024 11:56 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

The check-in area of the Polaris lounge at O'Hare airport with white and grey marble floors and walls, and blue and green velvet couches and arm chairs

Air Travel News

United’s Original Polaris Lounge Just Reopened—and It Now Features a Speakeasy Bar and a Wellness Wing

United Airlines loyalists who fly from or through the Midwest’s busiest hub are sure to be pleased with this major upgrade.

April 30, 2025 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park

Most of the ancient trees—some of them 2,000 years old—withstood the blaze.

August 27, 2020 03:08 PM

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Martha Mendoza

Chefchaouen Morocco streets, blue tiles and walls

Cities We Love

The Fascinating History Behind Morocco’s “Blue City”

The story behind the country’s most colorful town.

March 20, 2024 07:00 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Travel Tales

We’re Back! “Travel Tales by AFAR” Podcast Returns for Season 2

Ready to travel again? So are we. Each week, in season two of our podcast, launching June 10, we’ll bring you tales to get the travel juices flowing.

June 10, 2021 10:30 AM

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Aislyn Greene

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

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A street full of light-up signs in the Jongno-gu neighborhood of Seoul

Air Travel News

United Is Adding a New Flight to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Cities—Here’s What to Do When You Get There

It’s about to be much easier to get to ancient palaces, epic shopping, and barbecue for days.

November 25, 2025 12:11 PM

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Katie Chang

Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure at Desert X 2023

Art + Culture

Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It

Disembodied limbs. Coy shipping containers. Flowering, salt-encrusted telephone poles. Here’s everything you need to know about Desert X 2023.

March 16, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.

Winter Sports

Where to Après Ski in North America This Season

A guide to North America’s ski season with tips on where to ski, stay, eat, and what to pack.

Travelers are warned that border control wait times may reach six hours as Europe’s digital EES entry system faces major hurdles.

June 9, 2026 06:43 PM

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Dianne See Morrison

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

A group of people in Alberta, Banff dressed in colorful snowboarding gear town walking across a snowy street in front of Cascade Mountain.

Winter Sports

Why Alberta Should Be Your Next Winter Vacation

With world-class skiing, cozy cabins, and snowy skies, this region of Western Canada is the perfect winter destination.

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