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May / June 2021

Next Stop, K-Pop: A Dizzying Tour of Seoul’s Pop Music Scene

Dad loves travel. Teen loves Blackpink. Put them together and what do you get? A musical journey through South Korea’s capital city.

April 22, 2021 08:11 PM

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Eric Weiner

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Loyalty + Rewards

9 Reasons the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Best Travel Rewards Card

From 80,000 bonus points to excellent redemption options and travel protections, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best rewards credit cards.

May 18, 2021 04:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hikes in Australia

Hike through a subtropical rain forest by day, drink great wine in a luxury lodge by night on a Great Walk of Australia.

February 3, 2021 05:15 PM

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Celeste Mitchell

The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

Where to Travel Next

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

6 Great New Hotels in Los Angeles

Hotel development has continued apace in the city in recent years, and these places represent the best of the best.

August 3, 2022 10:11 AM

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Tim Chester

Art + Architecture

An Extensive Leonardo da Vinci Retrospective Is Coming to the Louvre—but You’ll Need Reservations to See It

The hugely popular Paris museum is enforcing a ticketing system that designates specific entry times for visitors to this much-awaited exhibit. Here’s how to secure your spot.

October 16, 2019 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Safari

Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Famed Judgment of Paris Wine Showdown Is Being Recreated in Napa Valley

Tickets are available now to take part in a blind tasting inspired by the 1976 event that put California wine on the map.

February 4, 2020 07:19 PM

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Sara Button

Dramatic white cliffs with fields of green atop them on England's Jurassic Coast

Outdoor Adventure

The World’s Longest Coastal Hike Just Opened. It Passes Castles, Seal Colonies, and Historic Seaside Towns

Eighteen years in the making, the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path traces the entirety of the English shoreline.

March 24, 2026 06:23 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

AFAR Advisor

AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations

September through November 2019

October 29, 2019 05:04 PM

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

A Germaphobe’s Guide to Travel

Consider this your all-in-one guide to staying healthy when traveling during a pandemic.

September 30, 2020 09:17 AM

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Staff

Walking street with apricot-colored buildings along the coast.

Where to Travel Next

Why Monaco Deserves More Than a Day Trip

From historic streets to waterfront escapes, Monaco rewards travelers who slow down.

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