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A Competition for Clever Dogs Draws Thousands to Colorado

Each September, quick-witted dogs and their handlers gather in a Rocky Mountain town to test their herding skills—and travelers flock to see it.

August 26, 2022 01:33 PM

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Andria Hautamaki

Art + Architecture

The Best Art Exhibitions in Europe This Summer

From Oslo’s first biennale to a provocative exhibit on the Greek island of Hydra, these art shows offer a dose of culture this summer.

April 29, 2019 05:10 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Ocean Cruises

6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Drawn to Japan’s natural marvels or curious about its culture and cuisine? Whether you want to sail in luxury or with a locally owned boutique ship, there’s a perfect Japan cruise for you.

June 17, 2024 07:00 PM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

A Road Trip Through Jordan’s Most Fascinating Sites

Take a road trip through Jordan’s ancient sites and daily life with this route from Amman to the lowest point on Earth.

May 26, 2022 04:12 PM

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Kristin Braswell

The Future of Travel

The 10 Most-Loved AFAR Features of 2017

Cozy up with our greatest long reads of the year.

December 18, 2017 07:01 PM

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Staff

Hotels

Summer Like a Rockefeller at These Historic Adirondack Great Camps

Former vacation homes of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers are among the beautiful, remote lodgings now open to the public.

May 30, 2024 10:59 AM

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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher

Guest rooms at the TWA Hotel have views of flights taking off at JFK Airport—without the soundtrack of roaring jet engines, thanks to multi-paneled acoustically treated windows.

Hotels

These Hotels Are Finally Fixing the Design Flaws That Drive Travelers Nuts

Peekaboo bathrooms, hidden switches, and zero outlets—these design sins and more are being addressed by forward-thinking hotels.

August 22, 2025 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - July 19 2018: Entrance to the Sculpture Garden at the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; right: long stretch of road in the American Southwest

Road Trips

Route 66 Has Long Appropriated Native American Culture—Now Indigenous Communities Are Changing the Narrative

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

March 30, 2026 12:38 PM

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Mona Gable

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

AFAR Advisor

How to Make Your Milestone Celebration Trip Stand Out

Travel advisor Limor Decter shares travel tips and ways to add “of-a-lifetime” moments to your trip.

November 18, 2020 03:51 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Beaches

These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World

Whether in Australia or the U.S. Virgin Islands, the water at these beaches is astoundingly blue.

January 13, 2025 02:31 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Where to Go in Winter

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter

As the weather cools off, Charleston’s art, food, and music scenes heat up.

November 8, 2018 02:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing

Festivals + Events

9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For

Celebrate good times at these places around the world.

July 24, 2024 07:30 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

4 Days In

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals

Meander the cobbled streets, climb an historic volcano, and be sure to try a wee dram of whisky.

May 20, 2025 03:14 PM

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Lottie Gross

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