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9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better

From sustainable cars to smarter packing strategies, AFAR’s editors share the ways they’re going to travel differently—and better—in 2024.

December 13, 2023 08:30 AM

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Billie Cohen

Art + Architecture

The Best Reason to Visit Coney Island This Summer

Coney Art Walls is transforming Brooklyn’s summertime destination into an outdoor museum of street art.

May 12, 2017 06:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?

Our Unpacked Advice columnist weighs in on how to tip people while traveling—and more generally, what to do when faced with an unfamiliar cultural norm.

October 25, 2023 10:06 AM

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Anu Taranath

Travel for Good

This Travel Company Just Became the Latest to Go Totally Carbon Neutral

A very small but growing group of outfitters is investing in clean energy projects to fully offset their climate impact.

June 11, 2019 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

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History + Culture

A Black History Tour of Paris

Follow in the footsteps of prominent African American writers, artists, musicians, and activists who sought refuge in Paris during the 19th and 20th centuries.

February 4, 2020 06:00 PM

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Nneka M. Okona

17.10.2022 Haworth, West Yorkshire, UK Footpath to the Bronte Falls and Wuthering Heights

History + Culture

Celebrate “Wuthering Heights” Fever With a Literary-Inspired Tour of Brontë Country

In West Yorkshire, an unofficial literary trail offers the chance for travelers to trace the lives of the Brontë sisters and discover how the landscape shaped their literary success.

April 24, 2026 12:58 PM

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Lucy McGuire

Air Travel News

Don’t Want to Fly With Unmasked Passengers? Call Your Airline

Some airlines are allowing customers who don’t wish to fly with those who aren’t masked to amend or cancel their tickets.

April 25, 2022 12:51 PM

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David Koenig

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Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners

You can transfer credit card points to airline- or hotel-specific loyalty programs (as needed) for business-class seats, suite upgrades, and more.

May 28, 2025 02:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

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

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Stay Here Next

The World’s First Orient Express Hotel Has Opened in Rome—Only Steps From the Pantheon

Set inside a 17th-century noble residence in Rome, Orient Express La Minerva is the first hotel from the heritage luxury train brand.

April 11, 2025 05:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Pappy's Smokehouse is in MIdtown, one of 79 neighborhoods in St. Louis

Food + Drink

Cracker-Thin Pizza, Frozen Custard, and Spicy Ridged Chips—These Are Must-Eat Foods in St. Louis

From gooey butter cake to Red Hot Riplets, the Gateway to the West has perfected comfort food.

February 9, 2026 11:54 AM

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Asonta Benetti

Tips + News

5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us

Cruise bookings are up—and other trends that came out of this year’s Virtuoso Travel Week.

August 20, 2020 10:25 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage

In Tucson, Arizona, Don Guerra has transformed the meaning of a modern neighborhood bakery—and is bringing the rest of town along for the ride.

April 23, 2020 06:35 PM

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Sara Button

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