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Cities We Love

What to Do in Northern California, According to Catherine Bailey of Heath Ceramics

The owner of the iconic ceramic brand shares her favorite places to eat, stay, and explore in Northern California.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Tips + News

What Travelers Need to Know About the Hong Kong Protests

Here’s why the politically motivated protests are happening and how they could affect your trip.

November 6, 2019 01:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Another “Super Bloom” Expected in Southern California

This rare phenomenon transforms deserts into a riot of color.

March 8, 2017 05:40 PM

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Matt Villano

September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

An Amazing Journey Around the World

How TCS World Travel’s private jet expedition won the AFAR 2018 Travelers’ Choice Award for “Best Over-the-Top Experience”

Sponsored by TCS World Travel

Festivals + Events

How to Bring Your Kids to Your Favorite Music Festival

These days, it’s easier than ever to turn your favorite music festival into a family trip.

September 15, 2016 05:44 PM

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Mia Quagliarello

J.R. Harris hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, in 1995; man in a red bucket hat with a large camping backpack on his back overlooking a snow-capped mountain range and valley.

Longreads

The Greatest Traveler You’ve Never Heard Of

J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.

April 19, 2022 08:31 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

Swim Among the Stars in This Hidden Mexican Beach Town

Go for the glow-in-the-dark lagoons; stay for everything else.

September 13, 2016 03:53 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Cities We Love

Escape a City Without Leaving It in 14 Innovative Urban Parks

Slip into a secret garden. Climb to a rooftop oasis. Stroll an elevated park. To get a fresh angle on a city, take a walk on its green side.

July 31, 2018 01:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

Food + Drink

Be the Barista With This Travel-Ready Coffee Maker

Cafflano Klassic is a beans-to-brew solution for coffee-lovers that fits in a carry-on. It’s clever, but does it work?

January 5, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

The World’s 10 Fastest Growing Tourist Destinations

Comoros came in sixth on this list with nearly 30 percent more international tourist arrivals in 2018 than the year before. But could you find it on a map?

October 15, 2019 02:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Style + Design

The English Countryside Retreat Every Car Lover Must Visit

At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.

June 10, 2019 06:24 PM

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Emma John

Travel for Good

Ethical Travel Is Hard to Get Right: Here Are 5 Questions You Need to Consider

We certainly mean well when we buy carbon offsets or volunteer at overseas orphanages. But are we actually making a positive impact? Five ethicists confront the tough questions.

April 2, 2019 04:47 PM

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Anna Vodicka

Hiking + Cycling

How to Pull Off a Week-Long Hike in Sweden’s Samiland

Trek deep into Swedish Samiland, one of Europe’s most wild and secluded frontiers.

June 7, 2016 07:45 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Hotels

Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb’s New High-End Services

The launch of new services, including a rewards program and a collection of vetted homes called Airbnb Plus, reveals the sharing-economy pioneer’s play to appeal to every kind of traveler.

February 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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