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Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beaches

How to Plan for a Trip to French Polynesia

Prepare for the supreme sunsets and flavors of French Polynesia with these travel tips for Tahiti and Bora Bora.

February 3, 2022 06:26 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Tips + News

Thousands of Tourists Ordered to Evacuate From Areas Affected by Australia Wildfires

Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

January 3, 2020 01:02 PM

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Shonal Ganguly

Travel for Good

Travel Better: How to Be a Better Traveler

How can we use the great pandemic pause to make sure our next adventure not only leads to personal fulfillment, but global wellness? Here, AFAR makes its travel pledges for 2021 and beyond.

January 6, 2021 09:12 AM

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Staff

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

These Are the World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats

Mercer’s 25th annual Cost of Living Survey ranks cities across a number of factors, including costs of goods and services.

June 26, 2019 03:01 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Destination Spotlight

The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville

This North Carolina city stands out with its singular culture—celebrating craft beer and culinary upstarts, artists and free spirits—and a rich history.

April 1, 2021 02:18 PM

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Lindsay Tigar

Where to Travel Next

7 of the Best Outdoor Experiences in Toronto

Gardens, parks, islands, and cliffs mean you can enjoy nature when you visit this Canadian City.

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National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

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Cristina Slattery

Cruise

Vaccinated Americans Can Cruise in Greece This June

The dreamy seven-night Celebrity Cruises itineraries will depart from Athens, making stops on the Greek islands of Mykonos, Rhodes, and Santorini, as well as in Cyprus and Israel.

March 26, 2021 03:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Myrtle Beach is known as one of the world’s golf capitals.

Where to Travel Next

Discover This Golf Paradise for Adults, Kids, and Kids at Heart

There are more than a few good reasons to hit the green in Myrtle Beach—from the sheer number of courses set amid Lowcountry landscapes to sustainability, job creation, and much more.

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