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Community-based tourism destinations give local communities the power to curate authentic trips for travelers.

Hike, Stay, and Make Cheese With Local Residents on These International Trips

Community-based projects in Ecuador, Nepal, and beyond help locals achieve economic independence while providing travelers a chance to experience everyday life.

July 31, 2024 02:59 PM

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Hannah Singleton

Natural Wonders

4 Famous Giant Trees Unharmed by Sequoia National Park Fire

The Four Guardsmen still stand sentry, but the extent of damage to several other sequoia groves is unclear.

September 20, 2021 02:24 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

A person harvesting wild golden chanterelle mushrooms in the forest

Outdoor Adventure

After a Record Winter of Rain, California Is Experiencing a “Super Shroom”

California’s super bloom season gets a remix: Here’s where to forage, plus some fun(gi) tips for experiencing the bounty of edible mushrooms.

March 23, 2023 11:57 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights

Cruise

Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went

Mystery cruises are a growing trend. One writer embarked on one to see what the draw is and where it would sail.

May 20, 2025 06:38 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region

Here’s what it means for travelers.

January 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

Why the Unofficial Cowboy Capital of Nevada Should Be Your Next Trip

Everything you need to know to have a rootin’-tootin’ time in Elko, Nevada.

March 9, 2023 06:38 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

7 Best Neighborhoods in Asheville, N.C., to Visit or Stay In

Go beyond downtown to discover the neighborhoods that give Asheville its vibrant personality.

November 10, 2023 02:25 PM

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Jenn Rice

PARIS, FRANCE, on JULY 6, 2016. Saint Martin channel (fr. canal Saint-Martin). Embankments and their reflection in water

Cities We Love

5 Trés Local Neighborhoods That Will Make You Feel Like a Paris Insider

If you’ve already been to the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain-des-Prés, consider exploring these other parts of the city on your next trip to Paris.

April 17, 2026 03:40 PM

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Sara Lieberman

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Sustainable Travel

Our Favorite Sustainable Museums, Restaurants, and Shops to Visit in Charleston in 2025

The historic South Carolina city is known for preserving its past, but many locals are working to ensure its natural and cultural pillars survive well into the future.

December 13, 2024 11:57 AM

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Lauren Mowery

A suite at the Corinthia Rome with beige carpeting and walls and a white sofa

Hotel News + Openings

A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.

March 12, 2026 03:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Art + Culture

In 2023, the Rijksmuseum Will Host the Largest Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Ever

Drawing from the collections of museums all over the world, Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is about to unveil an unprecedented exhibition of the Dutch baroque artist’s paintings.

November 29, 2022 03:36 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The rooftop pool of the Pendry Park City

Where to Travel Next

This Park City, Utah Resort Is the Ultimate Base for a Group Trip

Treat yourself and your friends to Park City’s best shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures.

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