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Albanian World Heritage Site Struggles Without Tourists

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

March 1, 2021 12:47 PM

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Llazar Semini

Air Travel News

8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price

From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.

March 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

In Jordan, to Grandmother’s House We Go

How three sisters are using their grandmother’s old recipes to inspire real change in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

November 16, 2021 01:43 PM

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Jonathan Thompson

From the Editor

Amplifying Black Voices in Travel

Celebrate National Black Business Month by supporting Black-owned businesses and Black authors.

August 12, 2020 02:57 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Food + Drink

From Sunrise to Sunset With the “Noma” of Vegan Restaurants

Plate by plate, the Ark Collection is trying to change the way we think of fine dining.

October 27, 2022 01:56 PM

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Kristin Vuković

Beaches

You Could Win a Trip to Hawaii—if You Buy a New York MetroCard

Your next Hawaiian vacation could be free with the purchase of a subway ticket this week.

April 23, 2019 01:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How One Woman’s Idea Is Changing Travel for People With Diabetes

After French traveler Laura Pandolfi was diagnosed with diabetes, she launched destination guides that help adventurers with the chronic condition stay healthy on the road.

October 11, 2018 09:39 AM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

Dragons, Lions, and Harry Potter: Your Perfect Family Adventure Awaits

Your clan is sure to stay engaged when you take one of these expert-led day tours.

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Tips + News

You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free

Make it look like you’re somewhere far, far away in your video conference calls with AFAR’s original travel photography.

April 23, 2020 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Greece Bans Anyone Over 220 Pounds From Riding Santorini’s Donkeys

The Greek government now has a strict set of guidelines to protect the animals.

October 16, 2018 10:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Embracing the Multicultural Spirit of Queens

The dizzying blend of communities in this NYC borough injects it with energy—and delicious food.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Epic Trips

Exploring the Nature of the Florida Keys

The combination of ecological beauty and fragility in these unique islands makes them worth visiting—and protecting.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

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