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These Mind-Blowing Photos Reveal the Iceland Few Travelers Know—But Should

Photographer Chris Burkard’s latest book, “At Glacier’s End,” is an ode to one of the largest areas of primarily uninhabited nature in Europe.

May 28, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

5 Urban Trails That Connect U.S. Cities to the Great Outdoors

You don’t have to get out of town to have rewarding encounters with nature. These green spaces offer ample opportunities to hike, walk, bike, glide or ride in the heart of the city.

July 16, 2021 06:38 PM

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Kristin Braswell

A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park

National Parks

The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.

If Ocmulgee Mounds becomes a national park, it’ll be the first in Georgia—and the first comanaged by a tribe that was once forcibly removed from the land.

April 18, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

History + Culture

Intimate Portraits of Women Who Live as Men in Remote Albania

Photographer Jill Peters traveled to the villages of northern Albania to document the last living followers of a dying tradition.

August 10, 2018 03:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

Airbnb Lists a House Fit for Winnie-the-Pooh in the Original Hundred Acre Wood

No Heffalumps or Woozles allowed.

September 14, 2021 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

A New Airplane Seat Design Promises to End Middle-Seat Misery

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved an economy class seat that affords more room to that oh-so-sad spot sandwiched between the aisle and the window.

July 19, 2019 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Festivals + Events

Why This German City Is a Must for Music Lovers

Charming Leipzig, home to famous classical composers, plays host to some serious music festivals.

Sponsored by Leipzig Region

Tips + News

Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Style + Design

You Need to Know About Mongolia’s Fashion Scene

A new generation of Mongolian designers is shaking up the fashion industry.

April 11, 2017 09:14 PM

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Erum Jilani

Cities We Love

9 Reasons Why Bremen is One of Germany’s Most Innovative Cities

The pulsating, multifaceted heart of Northwest Germany rose to prominence as a hive of cutting-edge technology, science, architecture, and gastronomy some 1,200 years ago.

Sponsored by The German National Tourist Board

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sunset in Australia with a bubble tent and outdoor bath in the foreground

Hotels

Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World

Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.

April 17, 2024 04:48 PM

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Maya Kroth

Expedition Cruises

5 Great Shore Excursions to Book While On an Alaskan Cruise

From cuddling sled-dog puppies to hiking Denali National Park, the best Alaska cruise itineraries mean more great ways to explore Alaska right now.

February 12, 2020 09:52 AM

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Anne Kalosh

AFAR Advisor

Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors

Does a bottle of wine in the room matter anymore?

July 15, 2019 02:55 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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