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A tent at Wilderness Mokete in Botswana surrounded by trees

This Is the Only Safari Camp for Miles in a Corner of Botswana—Here’s What It’s Like

Set deep within Botswana’s remote Mababe Depression, the new Wilderness Mokete offers exclusive access to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles.

December 12, 2024 11:37 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand

What to bring, what not to bring, the local lingo to master—here’s what you need to know before visiting New Zealand.

September 5, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture

On the archipelago off the coast of British Columbia, carvers and cooks, boat captains and botanists are helping revive Haida culture and history.

November 17, 2022 01:38 PM

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Tim Chester

A woman walks through Kongthong Village with brooms on her back

Art + Culture

In This Remote Indian Village, Names Are Sung—Not Spoken

Following ancient matrilineal custom, Kongthong residents traditionally don’t use words for names—they use song.

October 31, 2022 04:40 PM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

Tips + News

You Can Finally Watch the Original Broadway Production of “Hamilton” at Home

The live, filmed version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical is now streaming exclusively on Disney Plus.

July 3, 2020 10:29 AM

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Sarah Buder

September / October 2021

Travel to Make the World a Better Place

When travel does come roaring back, I want it to be better—for travelers, for the communities they visit, and for the planet.

April 14, 2021 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tulum and Beyond: How to Experience the Best of the Mexican Caribbean

Mayan archaeological sites, endless watersports, and authentic cuisine make this Mexican destination a must.

Sponsored by Quintana Roo Tourism Board

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons We Want to Go to Mexico in 2025

New airports and highways will help travelers go deeper into the best of Mexico this year.

November 27, 2024 02:29 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Travel News

This Airline Serves the Best In-Flight Entertainment (and Cheap Wi-Fi)

According to a new ranking by Globehunters, this is how the world’s biggest airlines stack up against each other when it comes to keeping passengers entertained on long-haul flights.

January 3, 2020 04:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

The World’s Largest Astronomy Museum Opens in Shanghai

The new museum is also one of China’s latest architectural wonders.

July 20, 2021 02:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Winter Sports

8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale

Blue-chip culture, award-winning dining, thrilling adventures, and more have helped this South Florida destination evolve into a lavish, next-level getaway.

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