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Get a Mobile Passport Discount While Donating to Dorian Relief

Get 30 percent off the premium version of the convenient customs entry app—and help those in need at the same time.

September 23, 2019 07:46 PM

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Books

Journalist Peter Martell on How Conservation Brought Kenyan Communities Together

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

May 24, 2022 01:53 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Hotels

Puerto Rico’s Iconic Caribe Hilton Is Reborn Post-Hurricane Maria

The resort where the piña colada was invented reopens, helping to celebrate the Caribbean island’s renaissance.

May 16, 2019 08:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

In Wake of D.C. Uprising, Defiant Passengers See Flying Privileges Revoked

Airlines have banned numerous passengers from flying due to unruly behavior and for flouting mask-wearing mandates.

January 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

Street Artist JR Unveils Giant New Mural on NYC Shipping Containers

The 53-foot-tall installation marks the renowned French muralist’s biggest public project to date in New York City.

February 10, 2020 03:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling

If things go wrong on a trip, you need to know about insurance, air travel, and medical care. Here’s how to navigate the situation, who to call, and what to ask.

May 6, 2026 12:07 PM

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Billie Cohen

Art + Culture

Experiencing Colombia Through its Myths, Legends, and Folklore

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

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Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.

Epic Trips

13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Texas Just Lifted Its COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Only California and New York have reported more COVID-19 deaths than Texas.

March 2, 2021 06:52 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Islands

21 Islands Where Italians Actually Go to Vacation

Some of Italy’s prettiest and most uncrowded beaches are on islands in the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian, and Adriatic seas.

April 2, 2026 05:30 PM

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Erica Firpo

Piazza del Quadrilatero is now a multi-use complex in the heart of Milan's fashion district.

Hotels

This Restored Palazzo and Hotel in Milan Is a Destination Unto Itself

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

May 12, 2023 06:58 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

The Scout overlooking(108 years old statue) in downtown Kansas City.

Destination Spotlight

The 8 Best Things to Do in Kansas City

From historic architecture and major museums to exciting shopping, street art, and spirits, KC has much to offer beyond its signature sauce.

May 10, 2023 03:45 PM

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Jill Dutton

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