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Fall 2025

From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler

On his first visit to Peru—and his first group tour—contributing writer Ryan Knighton discovers that adventure comes in many, many forms.

October 31, 2025 10:47 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Packing Tips + Gear

Hunter Boots and Langham Hotels Just Released the Most Instagram-Worthy Wellies

The limited-edition pink boots have hit hotels in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

June 5, 2018 05:59 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Tips + News

Venice Gondoliers Say Tourists Weigh Too Much, Cut Capacity on Boats

Add weight shaming to Venice’s list of 2020 problems.

July 23, 2020 05:49 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Wooden boat on the canal and old buildings in Amsterdam

Off The Tourist Trail

The 9 p.m. Museum Trick and Other Hacks to See Amsterdam Without the Crowds

I live in Amsterdam. These are my best tips for experiencing the city like a local.

October 1, 2025 12:27 PM

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Blane Bachelor

The Frank Gehry–designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is hosting two major exhibits featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat and Egon Schiele this fall.

Art + Architecture

9 Iconic Frank Gehry–Designed Buildings You Can Visit

The famed architect Frank Gerhy has passed away. He was one of the most beloved—and polarizing—figures in his field.

December 5, 2025 05:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Health + Wellness

Why One Woman Decided to Create the First-Ever Size-Inclusive Trips to Italy

Boutique tour company Stellavision Travel is on a mission to help travelers embrace body positivity on the road.

July 13, 2022 02:49 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Restaurants + Cafés

A Visit to Café Ohlone, the Behind-a-Bookstore Restaurant Serving Indigenous Cuisine

The Berkeley cafe offers the true food of the East Bay—the original California cuisine.

February 12, 2020 08:22 AM

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Shanthi Sekaran

COVID + Travel

Italy Is Now Open to All Americans

Vaccinated or not, U.S. travelers no longer need to quarantine or take a COVID-tested flight for travel to Italy.

June 22, 2021 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Gundlach Bundschu Winery is a historic yet laidback place to drink a glass (or two) of wine in Sonoma.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

19 Essential Wineries & Tasting Rooms to Visit in Sonoma County, California

Sip, eat, and hike among the vines while getting to know this vast and varied wine region.

September 27, 2024 04:02 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels

At Paradero Todos Santos in Mexico, You Can Learn to Surf—or Farm

The eco-conscious hotel on the Baja peninsula aims to introduce you to the best the region has to offer.

August 17, 2021 10:23 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Small Ship Cruises

Luxury Guru: Edie Rodriguez

CEO, Crystal Cruises

February 17, 2016 03:12 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Approved

Apple AirTag Review: Why You Need This Travel Accessory if You Check Bags

This quarter-sized device makes keeping track of your luggage when you fly (at least a little) less stressful.

September 25, 2023 05:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Fly to Scandinavia This Summer and Score a Free Rental Car

Scandinavian Airlines flights to Stockholm, Oslo, and Copenhagen can earn a five-day car rental from Avis.

February 15, 2018 05:34 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Oui, the Eiffel Tower Is Getting a Huge New Park

Paris’s largest green space will be ready when the city hosts the 2024 Olympics.

May 23, 2019 05:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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