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How Working in the French Quarter Showed Me a Different Side of New Orleans

In an excerpt from her debut memoir “The Yellow House,” NOLA native Sarah M. Broom reflects on a summer job she took in the heavily touristed French Quarter while home from college.

June 7, 2019 08:29 PM

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Sarah M. Broom

Expedition Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to Polar Cruising

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

May 6, 2019 07:36 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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

Air Travel News

A New Airplane Seat Design Promises to End Middle-Seat Misery

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved an economy class seat that affords more room to that oh-so-sad spot sandwiched between the aisle and the window.

July 19, 2019 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Wheeled suitcase on a luggage belt at the airport terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

These Airlines Give Miles if Your Bag Isn’t on the Carousel Within 20 Minutes

Start your timer—some carriers offer miles if your checked luggage is delayed more than 20 minutes.

February 5, 2025 07:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

Style + Design

The Case for the $88 Travel T-Shirt

These companies are about not only about buying less but also buying better.

August 22, 2022 09:30 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

The outdoor pool area of Onsen Papawaqa. Green mountains loom in the background.

Hotels

Taiwanese Hot Spring Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

Taiwan has hundreds of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters; here’s where to go for a restorative soak.

February 3, 2025 12:41 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Cruise

Cruising 2020: Helicopters, Submarines, and Five-Star Dining

Travel advisor Jonny Drubel talks about cruise trends for 2020.

November 7, 2019 04:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

TSA Extends Transportation Mask Mandate Into 2022

The federally backed mask requirement, which was set to expire on September 13, has been extended through January 18.

August 18, 2021 12:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why

Typically U.S. passports are valid for 10 years (or 5 for children under 16)

September 29, 2023 12:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Trevi Fountain in Rome at sunrise with no people around.

Air Travel News

Norwegian’s New Flights Just Made Your Next Europe Trip Cheaper

The low-cost carrier is adding more flights to Rome, Madrid, Paris, and London this summer.

November 28, 2018 06:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Other

The Essential Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador

With everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and a Dark Sky Preserve to abandoned islands and modern cities, Canada’s most easterly province is ripe for adventure.

February 19, 2020 01:15 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Islands

7 Best Things to Do in O‘ahu, From Horseback Riding to Hiking

Try these activities to explore Hawai‘i’s rich culture and nature.

November 26, 2023 03:35 PM

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Rachel Ng

Restaurants + Cafés

Australia’s Aboriginal Cuisine Gets Its Due in Perth

At Wildflower, one chef has adopted aboriginal cooking practices to bring the true flavor of Western Australia.

March 17, 2017 02:11 PM

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Rachel Tepper Paley

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