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Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Charlotte This Fall

Savor the cool autumn weather with Charlotte’s colorful foliage, lively festivals, and seasonal local beers.

September 1, 2021 12:35 PM

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Virginia Brown

Natural Wonders

Why Your Next Flight Will Be Shorter Than You Expect

United Airlines’ huge expansion of new routes means more nonstops to the places you love to travel.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Natural Wonders

Why Japan’s Tohoku Region is an Underrated Place to See Cherry Blossoms

With delicious sushi, an Edo-era castle, and thousands and thousands of cherry trees, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan makes for an off-the-beaten-path dream trip.

Sponsored by Japan National Tourism Organization

River Cruises

Europe’s Most Decked-Out New River Cruise Ship Sets Sail

AmaWaterways’ super-sized Danube vessel just launched and the first images reveal this could be a whole new way to river cruise.

May 10, 2019 04:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

Hot Korean Street Foods to Warm Your Cold, Cold Seoul

A guide to comfort foods from street vendors for cold days exploring Seoul

February 12, 2018 08:44 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Multicolored houses on the hillside by the ocean

Outdoor Adventure

Visit One of Italy’s Most Beautiful and Beloved Spots—Without the Crowds

How one Afar editor managed to find seclusion in Cinque Terre.

June 17, 2025 01:00 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Packing Tips + Gear

What to Pack for a Road Trip

Sunglasses? Check. Snacks? Check. Consider packing these 30 road trip essentials before you head out on your next long drive.

August 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer

Here’s what you need to know about visiting the parks after dark.

May 17, 2023 10:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bars + Nightlife

The Best Rooftop Bars in Los Angeles

Get a bird’s-eye view of L.A. from these vertiginous drinking spots.

September 11, 2018 06:26 PM

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Susannah Chen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Busy Philipps Is Preaching the Good Word of Spontaneous Travel

The actress thinks we all need to live a little.

November 26, 2019 03:58 PM

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Ciera Velarde

Banksy Pops Up in Paris With Powerful New Political Murals

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