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8 Must-See Places in Kansas City and the Innovative Women Behind Them

In every corner of this vibrant Midwestern community in Missouri, from its celebrated jazz scene to a Vietnamese cafe, visionary women are transforming Kansas City.

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Cities We Love

The New Orleans Neighborhood You Must Visit

Where to eat, shop, and stay in the Garden District and other uptown neighborhoods in New Orleans.

August 7, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Shot of of building in Gion/downtown area of Kyoto

Destination Spotlight

8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan

Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.

June 2, 2023 05:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Guest rooms at the TWA Hotel have views of flights taking off at JFK Airport—without the soundtrack of roaring jet engines, thanks to multi-paneled acoustically treated windows.

Hotels

These Hotels Are Finally Fixing the Design Flaws That Drive Travelers Nuts

Peekaboo bathrooms, hidden switches, and zero outlets—these design sins and more are being addressed by forward-thinking hotels.

August 22, 2025 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Style + Design

Ask a Local: Where Should I Shop in Santa Monica?

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

May 19, 2021 01:24 PM

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Jane Sung

Japanese Village Plaza Mall filled with people.

Restaurants + Cafés

The Chefs’ Guide to Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo

Groceries at Nijiya. A bowl of ramen at Kouraku. Dinosaur eggs at Café Dulce. Here’s how to experience one of L.A.’s most popular neighborhoods according to Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida.

May 1, 2023 07:02 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Style + Design

Where to Shop Local in Singapore

Do a deep dive into Singapore’s best local brands at Design Orchard.

January 6, 2022 09:15 AM

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Charlene Fang

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Perfect Days in Los Angeles, According to Locals

Soak up the sun, eat your heart out, and venture beyond Hollywood Boulevard in California’s cultural capital.

October 1, 2025 09:40 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

An A-frame Airbnb home with Utah's mountains in the background

The only thing better than a tricked-out vacation home experience is a tricked-out vacation home experience that also earns you miles.

May 13, 2026 02:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view of mountains on the Svalbard archipelago.

From the Editor

As Travelers, What Is Our Impact on the Communities We Visit?

Editorial director Sarika Bansal reflects on her recent trip to northern Norway and how tourism can have a positive impact on the world.

August 22, 2023 04:01 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now

Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.

October 21, 2023 09:37 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

PUBLIC Hotel - the roof exterior during the day

Hotels

16 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms Starting Under $300 a Night

If you’re visiting New York on a budget, consider staying at one of these hip yet affordable NYC hotels with rooms for less than $300 a night.

December 5, 2025 09:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Portland, OR, USA - Feb 23, 2020: Passengers waiting to board a Southwest Airlines flight at the boarding gate in the terminal building in Portland International Airport.

Air Travel News

What Southwest’s Move to Assigned Seating Says About the Realities of Air Travel Today

And why the airline ended its controversial open seating policy.

February 3, 2026 01:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

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