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River Cruises

This Boutique Line’s Mystery European River Cruises Are Selling Out

Would you take a river cruise without knowing where you’re going until after you board?

July 14, 2022 03:57 PM

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Fran Golden

A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now

There are a number of nonprofits and other organizations that need your help.

March 19, 2021 01:50 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Clear Launches Reservation Service for Quickly Getting Through TSA

The new option allows users to book a time slot for passing through security.

October 26, 2021 07:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

Social Distancing With Gorillas in Rwanda

Rwanda reopened its international airport in August, and we touched down not long after, eager to see how responsible tourism can support the gorillas of Volcanoes National Park.

September 24, 2020 10:48 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Winter 2023

The Best Places to Travel in 2023

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.

December 1, 2022 09:04 AM

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Tim Chester

Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide

Fireflies and blue hills shine brighter with fewer people in the way.

October 30, 2025 02:53 PM

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Olivia Young

Air Travel News

Is Anyone Still Flying? What Air Travel During a Pandemic Looks Like

For the fraction of those who still have to take to the skies, here’s what they can expect.

April 2, 2020 03:31 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Why Buenos Aires Just Got More Convenient

New nonstop service from United makes it a fine time to visit the Argentine capital, where there’s always something new to discover.

October 11, 2017 08:36 AM

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United

Travel for Good

Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021

Plastic plates, straws, and cutlery will be a thing of the past on future trips to the 27 countries in the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom.

June 26, 2020 12:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Books

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

October 15, 2020 03:11 PM

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Staff

In the Magazine

Is There an Ethical Way to Travel the World?

One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.

April 12, 2022 03:49 PM

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Latria Graham

Longreads

Asma Khan Won’t Stop Shaking the World

Khan, the first British chef to be featured on “Chef’s Table,” opened the wildly popular Darjeeling Express in 2017. She just closed it—on purpose.

July 12, 2022 10:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Empty aircraft seats close to emergency door exit

Air Travel News

A Passenger Opened an Airplane Door Mid-Flight. How Was That Possible?

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight recently opened an emergency door while the flight was in the air—something that shouldn’t be able to happen. We looked into it.

June 7, 2023 05:41 PM

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Chris Dong

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