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Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break

What actually is “fika”? How do you pronounce it? Best yet, how do you do it right?

February 8, 2021 03:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse

New sailing options from Tahiti will finally offer travelers a way to experience the remote island, a newly designated astronomical reserve.

April 9, 2019 11:48 AM

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Brandon Presser

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Air Travel News

Paris Airports 101: Everything You Need to Know

Get the skinny on which Paris airport is best for you, how to get into the city (and how much it costs), and beaucoup more.

July 25, 2019 01:49 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Camping

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Camping Trip More Comfortable

With these tips, your next campout can feel utterly indulgent.

September 15, 2020 07:48 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Water Sports

Swim for Supper on Your Next Florida Trip, Where Scallops Are on the Menu

Firm and sweet Florida bay scallops aren’t sold in stores or served at restaurants. If you want to taste them, you’ll have to earn it.

July 14, 2020 02:02 PM

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Julie H. Case

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

Bars + Nightlife

This U.S. Wine Region Is a Surprisingly Good Place for Cocktail Lovers

So what if the Napa Valley is known for wine? The destination has cocktails dialed in, too.

January 14, 2019 04:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

How I Learned to Love Hiking the Alps Alone When My Best Friend Bailed

You’ll never get lonely on Le Tour du Mont Blanc, a hut-to-hut hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland.

July 13, 2018 03:40 PM

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Miranda Smith

American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.

Loyalty + Rewards

Do Credit Card Points, Hotel Points, and Frequent Flier Miles Expire?

Every loyalty program has a different policy on the expiration of points and miles, but the best ones have no-expiration policies.

August 17, 2022 07:00 PM

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Paul Rubio

Expedition Cruises

The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise

Quark Expeditions has prioritized sustainability as it cruises to the polar ice caps.

October 30, 2020 03:24 PM

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Louis LaGrange

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i to Drop All Domestic COVID Travel Restrictions

Starting on March 26, travelers will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result—the Hawai‘i Safe Travels program will be a thing of the past.

March 2, 2022 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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