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Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

The biggest mistake a traveler can make? Attempting to tackle Croatia’s oldest—and largest—park too quickly. Here’s what to know before you go.

August 11, 2022 12:50 PM

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Jonathan Bousfield

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Napa Valley and Sonoma

A much-anticipated slate of new hotels and resorts comes to Northern California wine country.

August 27, 2021 01:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum

At the Carrières de Lumières in Provence, France, two new exhibits showcase digitized projections of imaginative works by the two eccentric Catalan creators.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries

Go green on your next trip. These 5 destinations are doing the most to tackle important environmental issues.

October 24, 2019 07:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hiking + Cycling

10 of Europe’s Greatest Cycling Routes

Interlinked paths and trails span countries across the continent, offering sweeping views along the way for riders of all skill levels.

March 29, 2019 01:04 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Disney Cruise Line's new 4,000-passenger 'Disney Wish' launched in July 2022.

Ocean Cruises

Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship Has Launched—Here’s Who Will Love It

Calling all Disney theme park fans— this is the only Disney cruise ship with an actual ride on it.

August 4, 2022 06:21 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

For Select Flights, Google Will Refund the Difference if Your Airfare Drops

For price guaranteed flights booked between August 13 and September 2, Google will pay you up to $500 if the price comes down prior to take-off.

August 12, 2019 07:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Art + Culture

Meet the Young Educator Using Instagram for Activism

Rebecca Ume Crook believes photography can be a tool to make education accessible to everyone.

December 5, 2016 02:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

National Parks

“Immigration Is Beautiful”: 32 Kids Celebrated as U.S. Citizens, Future National Parks Visitors

The swearing-in ceremony featured an American trifecta: citizenship, national parks, and public libraries.

August 20, 2018 08:21 PM

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Sara Button

Style + Design

This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco

These slippers are popping up on shelves everywhere from Zara to Prada—but until recently, they weren’t exactly a cool-kid staple in Marrakech.

October 27, 2017 12:33 PM

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Paige Darrah

Health + Wellness

How a Travel Editor Overcame Her Crippling Fear of Flying

Despite years of white-knuckle flights, there was no way AFAR’s Michelle Baran was going to stop flying. She knew she had to beat her fear—she just didn’t know how.

January 6, 2020 04:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Idaho

The state will surprise you with outdoor adventures like biking, white-water rafting, stargazing, skiing, and more.

January 15, 2020 01:18 PM

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Alex Schechter

The Future of Travel

Is America Ready for the Luxury Hostel?

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

October 9, 2017 05:40 PM

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Mandy Ellis

History + Culture

Blanket Statement: America’s Oldest Woolen Mill Starts a New Chapter

Deep in the hills of rural Pennsylvania, Woolrich continues to craft the kind of heirloom blankets that make Brooklyn artisans (and rapper Drake) weep.

May 22, 2018 05:19 PM

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Rene Chun

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