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Why You Should Visit Minneapolis This Fall

One of the country’s most anticipated Indigenous restaurants leads a revival of the Midwestern city’s diverse food scene.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Andrew Parks

Where to Go in Winter

5 Reasons Why Switzerland Is the Ultimate Winter Escape for Every Traveler

From off-piste skiing to a scenic train ride called “the window to the Swiss Alps,” these are the best ways to experience the season in the Playground of Europe.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

A field of wildflowers behind which are rolling green hills, the sea, and a mountain in the distance.

Hiking + Cycling

6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan

The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.

October 14, 2024 12:06 PM

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Christina Garofalo

Off The Tourist Trail

Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds

Explore neighborhoods outside the Aurelian Walls, eat bucatini all’amatriciana at the restaurant that introduced it to Rome, and visit a winery owned by a prince.

March 4, 2025 07:55 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Videos

VIDEO: Carbon Emissions Are Dropping in 30 of the World’s Largest Cities

World of Good is a video series featuring feel-good stories that often get buried in our newsfeeds. In this episode, we look at a little something positive in climate news.

May 19, 2020 08:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

France to Ban Use of Wild Animals in Circuses, Marine Parks

France’s marine parks can no longer bring in or breed dolphins and killer whales, and circuses will be required to stop using bears, tigers, lions, elephants, and other wild animals.

September 29, 2020 02:55 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Art + Architecture

These Stylish New Budapest Hotels Are Worth the Trip

Check into these recently opened Budapest hotels, which mix the historic with the modern.

Sponsored by Budapest, Spice of Europe

Hotels

Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels

The global hotel company has made it easier for guests to get the now-mandatory test to re-enter the U.S. after international travel.

January 26, 2021 02:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Hard vs. Soft Luggage—Which Is Superior? Two AFAR Editors Hash It Out

There are two types of travelers: hard-shell luggage devotees and those who remain loyal to their soft-sided suitcases.

October 11, 2023 08:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

What in the World Are You Wearing?

Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Longreads

Cooking Lessons From the Ghosts of Black Appalachians

In an excerpt from her new book, poet and writer Crystal Wilkinson explores the idea of legacy.

February 1, 2024 07:29 AM

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Win North Face Gear by Tracking Your Hikes on Strava This Month

Join the 100-km hiking challenge on the fitness tracking app in March and you could possibly score a new pair of trail runners—and more.

March 1, 2021 04:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Insiders

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Hotel Uniform Designer

We talked to the founder of a New York City–based uniform design firm about how she got her start, the one job she walked away from, and sartorial trends in the hospitality business.

January 3, 2018 01:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

This seating area at Violino d'Oro in Venice has arched windows and canal views.

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This New Boutique Hotel in Venice Connects You to the City’s Best Artisans

Set in a quiet square in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro showcases local craftsmanship.

February 26, 2024 01:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

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