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Travel Tales: Celebrating 10 Years of Boundless Stories

Our favorite longreads from the last decade.

June 9, 2019 11:30 AM

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Staff

Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.

Where to Travel Next

Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans

An AFAR writer grabs his skis and explores the many ways to fuel up in high style in this renowned Alpine town.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Tips + News

This Is the City Americans Are Flocking to Most for the Holidays

Christmas in paradise sounds very merry, indeed.

December 10, 2019 06:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

Exploring Indonesia’s Remote Islands on a 12-Person Luxury Sailing Yacht

Get off the beaten path and far from the summer travel crowds on “Vela,” a UNESCO-protected style of passenger vessel known as a phinisi.

June 13, 2023 08:23 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

National Parks

Yellowstone’s New Masters Series Promises Expert Guidance for Photographers and Filmmakers

The national park’s new summertime field programs provide small-group instruction, private cabins, and catered meals in a setting perfect for nature lovers.

February 26, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

Airlines, Airbnb, Others Offer Relief, Refunds, and More to Hurricane Harvey Victims

From free local stays to bonus miles for donations, here’s how the travel industry is responding to the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

August 28, 2017 06:48 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Outdoor Adventure

Redwoods Survive Wildfire at California’s Oldest State Park

Most of the ancient trees—some of them 2,000 years old—withstood the blaze.

August 27, 2020 03:08 PM

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Martha Mendoza

History + Culture

Alabama’s National Lynching Memorial Takes Shape

The structure will contain the names of more than 4,000 lynching victims engraved on suspended concrete columns.

February 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

International travelers have been able to visit the Caribbean island nation since June—as long as they follow these test and health screening requirements.

October 2, 2020 04:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

An Italy-based writer on what travelers need to know and whether Italy really is ready to relax its borders.

May 18, 2021 01:36 PM

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Julia Buckley

Bars + Nightlife

The Top 7 Craft Breweries You Should Visit in Nashville

From lip-puckering sour IPAs to hardy, stout lagers, there’s something for every kind of beer lover in Music City.

November 4, 2021 12:33 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Shot of of building in Gion/downtown area of Kyoto

Destination Spotlight

8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan

Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.

June 2, 2023 05:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Weekend Getaways

A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life

“Into the Deep” at Monterey Bay Aquarium is a remarkable collection of new Dr. Seuss–like sea creatures.

April 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

Food + Drink

A Pastry Chef Dishes About Her Favorite Spots and Sweets in Seoul

Hyunhee Lee, head pastry chef at Tartine’s outposts in the Korean capital, shares her take on the city’s dessert evolution.

June 6, 2019 12:58 PM

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Hyunhee Lee

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