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6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

Great love stories don’t just unfold on the page or screen—they’re shaped by the places where they happen.

February 10, 2025 05:33 PM

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Becca Blond

The trail covers 250 miles total, snaking through villages, jungles, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

This New 250-Mile Trail Crosses Bhutan, From Forests to Temples

Four days on foot walking the Trans Bhutan Trail, which runs east to west across the Himalayan nation.

October 20, 2022 01:40 PM

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Lacy Morris

From air to land to sea, Emirates Vacations has you covered.

Where to Travel Next

10 Fabulous Ways to Experience Abu Dhabi at Your Own Pace

Emirates Vacations’ long-established travel network allows travelers in the UAE to enjoy the trip of their dreams.

Sponsored by Experience Abu Dhabi

Air Travel News

Giving Nonstop Flights to Tokyo an Upgrade

United is rolling out its newest aircraft—with the Polaris business class seat—on nonstop flights from Newark to Tokyo this fall. Here’s what to do when you touch down.

October 4, 2017 12:20 PM

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United

Food + Drink

The Big Business of New Orleans’s King Cakes

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

February 28, 2022 07:59 PM

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Robin Catalano

Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums

Books

14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy

Not that you need extra inspiration to go to Italy, but in case you do, here are 14 titles to give you the extra push toward la bella vita.

December 20, 2023 10:32 AM

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Sara Button

Tourists at one of the bridges along the Cali River Boulevard in the city of Cali in Colombia.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How Can I Get My Teen to Love Travel?

Our Unpacked advice columnist offers tips for how to get adolescents more excited about travel.

September 26, 2024 01:18 PM

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Anu Taranath

AFAR Advisor

A Love Letter to the Travel Industry

Now is the time to think about the endless allure of travel, why it always bounces back, and how we can support our friends around the world.

March 12, 2020 12:54 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback

Even luggage brands are getting in on the ’90s and Y2K-era trends these days.

November 10, 2022 01:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.

Art + Culture

Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting

In Bishkek, felt artisans are utilizing ancient, nomadic techniques once almost lost under Soviet rule.

November 3, 2022 07:14 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Art + Culture

In Jamaica, Obeah Is an Ancient Magic That’s Rarely Discussed—Until Now

The son of a Jamaican Obeah Man reveals the magic that’s always running beneath the surface.

April 27, 2021 01:52 PM

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Roland Watson-Grant

A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.

In the Magazine

This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country

An inside look at three dynamic diaspora communities thriving in Minnesota’s Twin Cities.

September 26, 2023 10:59 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?

Smoking is prohibited on airplanes, so why do airplanes still have any ashtrays at all? It turns out there is good reason for them, and you’ll be glad they’re there.

September 28, 2023 08:13 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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