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Hiking + Cycling

How the Australian Outback Is Poised to Become the Next Great Adventure Hub

A new 125-mile bike trail will be the newest addition to the Northern Territory’s burgeoning adventure travel scene.

April 5, 2019 08:17 PM

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Robert Annis

Spring 2022

After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future

Emerging from the pandemic pause, cruise companies are newly focused on health, sustainability, and the wellbeing of local communities.

April 27, 2022 01:42 PM

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Fran Golden

Hands holding a phone and taking a photograph of the busy streets of Times Square, New York

Art + Culture

The Best Broadway Shows of All Time to See on Your Next Trip to NYC

Deciding between the best Broadway shows can be daunting—here’s where to start.

Sponsored by The Broadway Collection

Longreads

Meeting the Lone Resident of the Highest Village in Europe

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.

January 20, 2020 11:37 AM

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Benjamin Kemper

Cities We Love

Where to Find Serenity in Bustling Hong Kong

From hiking trails to beaches to bathrooms, Hong Kong is full of tranquil retreats, if you know where to look.

May 15, 2019 02:00 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Cruise

The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

June 3, 2021 05:11 PM

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Fran Golden

In the Magazine

A Traditional Sake Revival Is Quietly Brewing in Japan

Meet the influential Japanese sake brewers who are resurrecting junmai-shu—pure sake.

October 1, 2021 06:26 PM

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Alice Feiring

Where to Travel Next

The Rich, Cultural Heart of Minnesota May Just Surprise You

Experience an eclectic mix of cultures in Minnesota—from Native American landmarks to Scandi chic design stores.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota Tourism

Travel for Good

How to Responsibly Interact With Marine Life

Wearing reef-safe sunscreen, not collecting shells, and observing sea life from a distance are a few ways you can be respectful in marine habitats.

October 29, 2023 07:43 AM

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Bailey Berg

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

Why It’s About to Become Much Easier to Reach Greenland

The Arctic island is renovating two airports ahead of adding more international flights.

February 4, 2020 04:16 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Winter Sports

Why Skiing in Western Canada is So Romantic

Whether romance means luxurious, amenity-filled lodges or a charming backcoutnry cabin, you’ll find it in Western Canada.

Sponsored by Ski Canada

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

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

Tanya (Jennifer Coolidge) and Portia (Haley Lu Richardson) chat with White Lotus concierge Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore).

Art + Culture

5 White Lotus Filming Locations You Can Visit in Sicily

What makes a good vacation? The second season of “The White Lotus” says murder, mystery, and a beautiful hotel in Taormina.

February 17, 2023 11:19 AM

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Mae Hamilton

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