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7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into

Under-the-radar publications to explore over the holidays

November 18, 2016 08:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Beaches

Puerto Rico, Revived

As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.

December 6, 2019 05:02 PM

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Ramona Ausubel

Destination Spotlight

Is Maderas Village Nicaragua’s Most Dreamy Resort?

On a trip to Nicaragua, AFAR Brand Manager, Michaela Trimble, sees how Maderas Village has created an artistic enclave anchored in the art of living well.

August 10, 2015 07:55 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Expedition Cruises

17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

August 5, 2019 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to Philadelphia

Celebrated Philly chef Mike Solomonov leads the way to his favorite hometown eats.

July 18, 2016 11:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

8 Artworks That Prove Just How Inspiring U.S. National Parks Really Are

The beauty, grandeur, and surprise of the national parks has influenced some of the world’s best art.

February 12, 2016 06:55 PM

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Peter Fish

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Taste the Big Easy Like a Native New Orleanian

Poppy Tooker, food icon and award-winning radio host of NPR’s “Louisiana Eats!,” shares the local flavors you’ll taste only in the Crescent City.

August 8, 2017 11:26 AM

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Sarah Buder

Destination Spotlight

To Italy, With Love

Touching on everything from tailor-made suits in Naples to ribbons of fresh pasta in Umbria, these stories will have you booking your next plane ticket.

May 14, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

Which European Budget Airlines Can You Trust?

Following the collapse of Primera Air earlier this month, travelers may be wondering what the risks are when booking with Europe’s low-cost carriers.

October 26, 2018 04:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Cities We Love

How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok

Head to these under-the-radar neighborhoods in the Thai capital (before everyone else does).

August 2, 2017 08:57 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Culture

North Brooklyn’s Hotel Scene Continues to Grow

New properties are giving this NYC borough a serious makeover.

May 4, 2016 01:48 PM

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Erin Lindholm

Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

Natural Wonders

On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

Winter Sports

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Hand-Design Ski Maps

With mapping technology advancing, the art of hand-drawn maps is disappearing. Meet one of the people keeping the precise tradition alive.

December 13, 2017 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cruise News

Cruise News: Puerto Plata Opens for Business (and Pleasure)

A new port opens in the Dominican Republic, plus news from Royal Caribbean, Silversea, and more

September 30, 2015 03:09 PM

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Anne Kalosh

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