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River Cruises

A Cycling Cruise Will Change the Way You Experience Europe

A cruise skeptic changes her tune after a voyage down the Danube.

March 8, 2018 09:39 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Longreads

In Hiroshima, Japan, a Teenager Finds an Unexpected Home

A trip to Japan’s most misunderstood city teaches a young traveler what it means to belong.

July 31, 2020 02:15 PM

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Daisy Okazaki

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

After boarding the Viking Longship, you have the afternoon to get acquainted with Amsterdam before setting out on your Grand European Tour. You might take a leisurely bike ride along picturesque canals lined with gabled mansions; admire the country’s homegrown talent at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; or see what’s in bloom at the Bloemenmarkt.

Netherlands

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July 22, 2024 02:20 PM

Travel for Good

This Travel Company Is Helping a Nairobi Slum During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As survival becomes harder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi’s second-largest slum, Micato Safaris is offering residents a glimmer of hope.

June 3, 2020 11:41 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

How Safe Are Volcano Tours?

After a volcano erupted on a New Zealand island, travelers are left to wonder if active volcanoes should even be visited.

December 12, 2019 07:04 PM

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Katharine Gammon

Packing Tips + Gear

Now Is the Perfect Time to Deep-Clean Your Travel Gear—Here’s How

Experts weigh in on the best ways to clean and maintain your suitcases, backpacks, water bottles, hiking boots, and more.

May 6, 2020 08:33 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

The Bahamas to Travelers: We’re Still Open for Business

The tourist-dependent nation wants visitors to know that many of the islands were unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.

September 9, 2019 07:36 PM

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Dee-Ann Durbin

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 4 Essential Personality Traits of Successful Expats

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

January 16, 2018 08:25 PM

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Khalid Salaam

Health + Wellness

In Bhutan, Wellness Awaits—Even If You’re Bad at Yoga

The tiny Himalayan kingdom located between China and India is a land of monks, meditation, and joy. Can a skeptical, asana-averse blind man find inner peace?

July 24, 2019 05:44 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Where to Travel Next

Head to Bermuda in the Spring for World-Class Sailing, Rum Swizzles, and Sea Turtle Sightings

Bermuda’s springtime will put wind in your sails.

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Road Trips

6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

Shake Shack Is the Perfect Airport Restaurant

There’s a reason there’s always a line at the Shack—especially at its airport locations.

June 26, 2017 12:36 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Travel for Good

After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit

This scenic Hawaiian island is still recovering from the April floods, but there’s no need to postpone your trip.

May 4, 2018 07:01 PM

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Michele Bigley

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