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Water Sports

The Secrets of Sydney’s Unsurpassed Swimming Spots

In the Land Down Under, there’s an oceanside pool where women—and octopods—swim free.

August 29, 2017 11:33 AM

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Myffy Rigby

Epic Trips

Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen

Want to experience the Australia lifestyle but only have two weeks to do it? Take these trip ideas and dive into the country’s extraordinary experiences.

Sponsored by Tourism Australia and United Airlines

Restaurants + Cafés

Rome Bars McDonald’s From Opening Near Ancient Site

Mayor Virginia Raggi backed the decision by Italy’s culture ministry to keep the American fast-food chain from starting construction near the Baths of Caracalla.

August 2, 2019 03:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Fogo Island Inn is set along the shores of its namesake island's rugged coastline.

Stay Here Next

This Remote Island Retreat Is One of Canada’s Most Epic Getaways

Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, Canada, is singular in its stunning design, local craftsmanship, and meaningful connections with the community.

June 7, 2024 10:31 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Festivals + Events

Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The world’s largest traditional festival held annually in Munich has been canceled this fall amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

April 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden

Expat Chris Doyle, executive director Europe & Central Asia at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, reflects on West Sweden’s outdoor culture and how travelers can make the most of it.

Sponsored by visit Sweden

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks

Here’s why these 2019 additions—from a sparkling wine region in Italy to an 18th-century walled city in India—deserve a spot on your must-travel list.

July 11, 2019 01:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

UNESCO World Heritage

Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status

Citing overtourism, UNESCO recommended Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.

June 28, 2021 12:55 PM

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Colleen Barry

Where to Travel Next

Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums

Tempting dishes, inventive cocktails, and several art exhibits await travelers.

August 28, 2024 05:15 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Travel Tales

A Literary Trip to Lisbon Is the Best Way to Uncover Portugal’s Hidden Beauty

In Portugal, novelist Charmaine Craig searches for the ghost of her hero, goes on a high-speed chase for delicious pork, and ponders the mystery of a writer’s trunk.

September 24, 2018 12:42 PM

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Charmaine Craig

History + Culture

Empowering, Female-Only Trips Connect Global Women From Different Walks of Life

Intrepid’s Women’s Expeditions reveal sides of daily life that travelers don’t usually see in countries where forms of gender separation are still culturally prevalent.

March 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Safari

Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

A Floating Hotel and Spa Just Opened in Swedish Lapland

The back-to-nature Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa features cozy cabins inspired by drifting timber and a full-service spa with hot and cold plunge pools.

January 8, 2020 10:04 AM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

Yosemite’s Giant Sequoia Grove Reopens After Nearly Three Years

One of Yosemite National Park’s most popular attractions is finally open to the public again after being closed to improve access to the site’s giant sequoias.

June 15, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

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