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Sunset over two stupas atop a thickly forested mountain in Thailand

Even if you can travel internationally, should you? We posed the hard questions to ethicists and sustainable travel operators so we can take our next trips mindfully.

April 27, 2021 12:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

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

Outdoor Adventure

In Louisiana, Celebrating the Beauty of the Swamps

The state’s swamplands have long provided food, protection, and cultural grounding for the surrounding communities—but they are at risk of disappearing.

May 2, 2022 09:09 AM

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Kayla Stewart

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charlotte This Fall

Savor the cool autumn weather with Charlotte’s colorful foliage, lively festivals, and seasonal local beers.

September 1, 2021 12:35 PM

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Virginia Brown

Food + Drink

These California Restaurants Just Earned Michelin Stars

Six eateries earned a single star and four restaurants were given a “Green star” for their sustainability efforts in Michelin’s 2023 guide.

July 19, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District

In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.

October 30, 2019 02:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

You Can Now Travel to Ireland With a Reduced Quarantine

Incoming travelers can now quarantine for as few as 5 days versus 14 if they take a COVID test after arrival.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Courtesy of Elle Logan/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Art + Culture

A Guide to Aspen for Arts and Culture Lovers

Essential stops for art and history fans in this Colorado destination

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

Travel gives us the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life— and to treat them with dignity.

Winter 2024

What Should I Do When Someone Approaches Me for Money While I’m Traveling?

Our debut advice column examines an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

May 31, 2023 05:43 PM

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Anu Taranath

Hotels

Should Fully Vaccinated Guests Still Have to Wear Masks at Hotels?

The American Hotel & Lodging Association doesn’t think so and has issued new guidelines to hotels in response to the CDC’s latest mask guidance.

May 17, 2021 09:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.

Hotels

France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays

Palace hotels are the highest distinction a hotel can achieve in France. Here’s what they are—and what makes them so special.

January 15, 2025 01:19 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Road Trips

These Epic Road Trips Don’t Require a Gas Station

These five EV drives are charged up with plenty of adventure.

June 26, 2023 08:53 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Where to Travel Next

How to Travel Deeper in AlUla, the Must-Visit Destination of 2023

With well-preserved ruins and a bevy of stylish new hotels, this otherworldly city in Saudi is poised to become the next it place for travelers.

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