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Tips + News

The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM
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Natalie Beauregard
Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Tips + News

Book Now, Pay Later: Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Travel Financing

If your wanderlust knows no bounds—but your budget does—third-party travel financing might just be the match for you.

March 15, 2019 06:05 PM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Style + Design

Take a Tour of the Weird, Stunning Architecture of Brasília

In Brazil’s capital, modernist buildings act as time capsules that show what we once thought the future would look like.

August 1, 2016 12:45 PM
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Mimi Zeiger
Fall 2022

25 Days, 9 Countries, 1,959 Miles: Seeing Europe by Train

For one British writer left adrift by Brexit, a cross-continental train trip might be the best way to reconnect with her European neighbors.

October 13, 2022 06:59 PM
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Emma John
Travel Insiders

Intrepid Traveler: Darrell Wade

Intrepid Traveler: Darrell Wade

January 30, 2017 09:50 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Air Travel News

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Airports

Like how they get those wacky codes

March 3, 2017 12:58 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Books

Around the World in 80 Books

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

April 24, 2024 10:00 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Air Travel News

New Planes May Help Combat Jet Lag

An explanation of how jet lag happens and how new planes will make it much more manageable

January 26, 2017 04:38 PM
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Matt Villano
LGBTQ Travel

Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo

From what to expect on your wildlife excursions to the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without—here’s what you need to know before going to the jungles of Borneo.

August 15, 2019 06:35 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Epic Trips

Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board

Take a peek at the expedition that determined that SUPing down the Amazon isn’t so crazy after all.

July 21, 2017 08:37 PM
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Jess McGlothlin
Hotels

Travel Advisors on: Great Hotels for Fall Travel in Europe

Fall means fewer crowds, cooler weather, and good deals.

August 29, 2019 09:49 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Air Travel News

The World’s Best Places for Airplane Spotting

Flying is a thrill, but sometimes just watching the planes can be equally fun.

March 23, 2017 01:31 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
History + Culture

10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip

Language skills aren’t always enough—Europeans speak with their hands.

March 22, 2017 12:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli

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