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Art + Architecture

The Moroccan City Henri Matisse Called a “Painter’s Paradise”

Europe’s gateway to Africa, Tangier has long attracted artists and writers.

January 28, 2021 09:01 AM

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Susie Hodge

Epic Trips

This Travel Booking Site Will Cover Your Stay at a Remote Greenland Hotel

Hotels.com is picking up the tab for March stays at the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse in Greenland. It will only take a few flights and a helicopter ride to get there.

November 27, 2018 08:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

One tour company is offering the chance to see the famous Antoni Gaudí-designed church with almost no one else around. Here’s what to know about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

June 20, 2023 02:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Hiking + Cycling

8 Outdoor Adventures That Will Change How You See Your Favorite Cities

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

February 2, 2018 12:30 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street

Festivals + Events

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

December 30, 2025 07:34 PM

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Jenny Adams

Tips + News

The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel

What type of transportation should you take if you want to leave the smallest carbon footprint? The answer is not that simple.

October 28, 2019 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Why Ben’s Chili Bowl, Home of the Half-Smoke, Is Hallowed Ground in D.C.

One of D.C.’s ultimate dining destinations, Ben’s has been a neighborhood stalwart for decades.

February 17, 2020 09:38 AM

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Korsha Wilson

The best seats in the house? United's Polaris business class seats.

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Best Airline Credit Cards for Points, Free Checked Bags, and Lounge Access

Carrying the right airline credit card can be your ticket to a world of perks.

August 10, 2023 07:13 PM

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Paul Rubio

Epic Trips

Why Sri Lanka Is Paradise for Travel Photographers

It’s not just because of the beautiful beaches—this multifaceted country has much more on offer than you think.

October 4, 2017 05:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

You Can Catapult Yourself Across a New Zealand Valley at 62 Miles per Hour

The Nevis Catapult is the newest invention from Henry Van Asch, one of the cofounders of commercial bungee jumping.

August 8, 2018 04:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

Driving the “Secret Yosemite” Byway

Less than a year after the devastating Creek Fire, one writer returns to the Sierra Nevada foothills.

June 29, 2021 10:48 AM

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Alex Schechter

Travel Insiders

Meet Michael Holtz of the AFAR Travel Advisory Council

Talking travel with one of our well-connected specialists.

May 17, 2017 12:11 PM

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Kate Appleton

Hiking + Cycling

Secluded Mountain Restaurants That Are Worth the Trek

A hike to one of these remote places will change the way you experience the meal at the end.

June 20, 2018 07:32 PM

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Dina Mishev

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