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History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Anyone Is Now Allowed Beyond Security at Pittsburgh International Airport

People wishing to walk a loved one to a gate or explore a terminal must apply for a pass and go through the same security as ticketed passengers.

August 31, 2017 06:04 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter 2024

In Utrecht, Chasing an Art Movement That Hoped to Heal the World

In the early 20th century, De Stijl changed history with its bold colors and lines. Writer Chris Colin hunts for its legacy in the Dutch city where it all began.

January 30, 2024 01:58 PM

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Chris Colin

The Great Travel Rebound hasn't been so great.

Air Travel News

How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?

More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

How to Plan and Book the Perfect Yacht Charter

For those who have been dreaming about sailing on a yacht, maybe it’s time to finally go for it.

November 10, 2021 04:23 PM

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Fran Golden

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Norway’s “Summer Island” Wants to Be the World’s First Time-Free Zone

In the Norwegian island of Sommarøy, locals are pushing to eliminate conventional timekeeping during the midnight sun months.

June 21, 2019 04:15 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Best Beach Bags for Travelers

Looking for the perfect beach bag? These haulers are all a shore thing, according to travel experts.

May 15, 2023 06:01 PM

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Courtney Holden

Hotels

The 5 Most Exciting London Hotel Openings in 2021

When London reopens to the world, these new hotels—stylish townhouses, global brands, and a refreshed grande dame—will be waiting.

July 14, 2021 12:34 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A hike in the Appenine Mountains with wellness retreat, The Ranch Italy.

Hotels

Rigorous Hikes, Quinoa Bowls, and No Wine: This Wellness Retreat in Italy Will Test Your Limits

At the Ranch Italy, participants trade in Italian wines and pastas for quinoa bowls and workouts at this seriously tough (but worth it) wellness retreat.

November 15, 2022 06:55 PM

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Jessie Beck

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Soon Sail to Both Poles in One Trip on a Luxury Yacht Cruise

When it comes to cruise bragging rights, there are a lot of impressive itineraries passengers can book. But sailing from Antarctica to the Arctic in one journey is hard to top.

April 18, 2019 11:41 AM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

Berlin Wall Festival Honors the 30th Anniversary of the Fall

A week of concerts, art installations, dance parties, plus a cool new virtual-reality app mark the historic event that paved the way for German unification.

October 2, 2019 11:27 AM

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Jennifer Ceaser

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