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History + Culture

A Winter’s Night Atop Mount Pilatus

Unable to resist its lure, one writer makes a journey up Switzerland’s mythical mountain in the less crowded winter.

September 15, 2022 11:36 AM

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Hilary Nangle

Packing Tips + Gear

All the Tech and Gear You Need to Become a Digital Nomad

You already have a laptop, cell phone, and suitcase—but digital nomads recommend these must-haves to complete your remote office kit.

April 23, 2021 01:39 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Longreads

In Panama’s Guna Yala Archipelago, a Different Sort of Caribbean Vacation Awaits

On the front lines of climate change, the archipelago of 365 islands may all be underwater by 2050. But there is hope.

April 22, 2025 11:06 AM

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Mark Johanson

Tips + News

Airbnb Cancels Glamping Trip on the Great Wall of China

After receving mixed feedback on social media, Airbnb called off the competition to win a slumber party on top of the Great Wall of China.

August 8, 2018 09:29 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Why We’re Absolutely Obsessed With the Chase Sapphire Reserve

What travel benefits and rewards do Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders really receive? An AFAR editor gives her honest review of the credit card in almost every dedicated traveler’s wallet.

October 28, 2020 01:40 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

A Stunning New Bridge Offers Vertiginous Views of Norway’s Best Waterfall

The dramatic construction is on the Norwegian Scenic Route Hardangervidda and is part of a years-long project.

August 26, 2020 02:21 PM

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Tim Chester

Bars + Nightlife

8 Beer Gardens Worth the Trip to Germany

Long tables, gorgeous settings, and—of course—great beer make these spots destination worthy.

August 24, 2017 09:13 PM

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Ana Kamin

Outdoor Adventure

Ways to Celebrate Earth’s Wild Places—at Home and Abroad

The natural landscapes we love to visit need our support. In celebration of Earth Day, here are ways to show our gratitude, whether we’re planning our next trip or helping from home.

April 21, 2022 12:15 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Playa Viva in Juluchuca, Mexico

This resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast just became a certified B Corporation for its environmentally and socially responsible hospitality.

February 27, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.

Art + Culture

James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe

The artist’s newest Skyspace—from a collection of more than 90 pieces across 26 countries—is a trip in and of itself.

May 8, 2026 11:52 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes blooming on the side of a road in Texas

Outdoor Adventure

This State Gets Some of the Country’s Most Amazing Bluebonnet and Wildflower Displays—Here’s How to See Them

From bluebonnets to prickly poppies and paintbrushes, wildflowers are putting on their annual, colorful springtime show. Here’s your guide to the best places and times for viewing them.

March 25, 2025 06:23 PM

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Mae Hamilton

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

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