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Health + Wellness

Craving a Life Reset? Meet the Woman Who Went Down Under to Start Over

After a personal tragedy, Professor Maggie Mackeller restarted her life in a home at the end of the world.

September 27, 2016 08:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

Art + Culture

How to Discover the Side of Jackson Hole Few Visitors See

Thriving art, music, and food scenes have transformed Jackson, Wyoming, from a ski town in the winter and national park gateway in the summer into a year-round destination in its own right.

June 21, 2019 02:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Rent a Dream Villa in Italy

It’s best to book 9-12 months in advance, but there are some tricks to keep in mind if you need something a little more last-minute.

April 25, 2017 01:35 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Festivals + Events

6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics

A guide to going off the beaten path during Brazil’s biggest event of the year.

June 15, 2016 07:42 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Natural Wonders

Another Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It

During the celestial event next December 14, Chile and Argentina will be in the path of totality, and these are the trips you should take to experience it best.

December 12, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

Art + Architecture

An All-Night Art Festival Is About to Take Over Toronto

The celebration of Nuit Blanche Toronto sees a curated selection of exhibitions, installations, and live performances pop up across the city overnight.

August 21, 2018 04:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What the Founder of Brooklyn Brewery Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 20, 2018 02:55 PM

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Mike Arnot

On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

AFAR Advisor

An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

SmartFlyer has built a successful business on air ticketing and more.

July 31, 2019 05:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer

Six ways to enjoy the legendary wine region for anyone who wants to soak up the sunshine, listen to music, or learn a bit about food and wine.

June 12, 2019 07:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

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National Parks

Navigate the National Parks Better With These Essential Apps

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

August 23, 2019 08:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

River Cruises

Are Europe’s Waterways Getting Too Crowded?

Despite a recent spate of collisions, insiders insist that river cruising remains a very safe and satisfying way to see the continent.

June 5, 2019 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

How to Go Beyond Havana in Cuba

Don’t limit yourself to Havana and miss out on Cuba’s epic countryside.

January 8, 2016 04:50 PM

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Alex Palomino

Longreads

Once Upon a Time in Central Florida

Inside Give Kids the World Village, where the ice cream is unlimited, nightly tuck-ins from six-foot bunny rabbits are complimentary, and Santa Claus visits every Thursday.

February 3, 2021 10:14 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

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