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COVID + Travel

10 Ways to Make Trip Planning Less Stressful

Our recommendations for how to best navigate all the complexities of travel in 2022.

April 21, 2022 07:24 PM

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Staff

Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool

Longreads

In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story

In Rennes, one writer discovers the Piscine Saint-Georges—and in turn, more about herself.

June 24, 2024 01:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Epic Trips

Why Dominica’s Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now

Sumptuous resorts surrounded by nature make Dominica an idyllic getaway.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

AFAR Advisor

Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?

It feels good to be around people who share your passions.

October 24, 2019 12:58 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Museums + Galleries

A New African American Museum In Charleston Will Rise Above a Significant Site From the Slave Trade

Slated to open in 2022, the groundbreaking institution aspires to honor the past, present, and future on the spot where thousands of enslaved Africans first set foot in the United States.

November 1, 2019 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Serious Traveler’s Guide to the Gig Economy

How to leverage sites like Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, and Fiverr to make your travels smarter, safer, and simpler.

October 16, 2017 03:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Culture

12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now

If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.

May 15, 2020 05:30 PM

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Staff

National Parks

Thailand Will Close Many National Parks This Season

It’s all because of an admirable conservation effort.

June 2, 2017 12:11 PM

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Matt Villano

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Travel for Good

How Global Travel Can Change for the Better

Six organizations make up a new coalition calling on tourism agencies and travel companies to commit to responsible tourism in the wake of COVID-19.

June 17, 2020 02:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway

A drive along this southern route reveals endangered landscapes, historic sites, and a German-style brewery that survived Prohibition.

September 28, 2021 05:27 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky

Hotels

14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker

Our favorite vacation rental companies offer everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.

July 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport

Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.

May 10, 2018 03:10 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Cities We Love

A Local’s Take on the Shanghai Neighborhoods You Need to Know Right Now

Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.

March 29, 2019 04:36 PM

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Nell McShane Wulfhart

Photo Essays

10 Photos of French Polynesia that will Make You Want to Go Now

Travel with Paul Gauguin Cruises to capture these dreamy South Pacific moments yourself.

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