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America’s first water sommelier believes that the more we think about what we drink, the more we will care about the planet. But first, he has to get people to take him seriously.

October 28, 2020 11:13 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Know About Getting Tattooed on a Trip

We learned from experience so you don’t have to—heed our advice to set yourself up for permanent ink success.

March 3, 2020 06:22 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December

The brightest meteor shower of the year peaks on Monday, December 13.

October 28, 2021 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Founder’s Note

Making the World Better, One Traveler at a Time

Tourism has skyrocketed in the past decade. AFAR’s co-founder reflects on how travelers, despite having the world at their fingertips, can be better global citizens.

April 2, 2019 06:26 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Art + Architecture

A New Field of Light Installation Will Bloom in Texas This Fall

Popular artist Bruce Munro is working on another immersive light installation—this time in Austin, Texas.

May 12, 2022 05:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Greetings from Saudi Arabia

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A biker speeds past in the Plaza de Rio de Janeiro in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

Overtourism has led to housing shortages and culture loss in the capital. Here are tips to be a more responsible traveler in Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

During an inflight medical emergency, it's critical that passengers follow the instructions provided.

Air Travel News

What Happens When There’s an In-Flight Emergency? How Airlines and Passengers Are Supposed to Respond

Everyone plays a role in ensuring that things go more smoothly in what can be a highly stressful and hectic situation.

March 27, 2024 12:29 PM

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Blane Bachelor

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Thailand

With sugar-soft sand, mind-blowing sunsets, limestone cliffs, and caves dedicated to the gods, Thailand’s top beaches promise outsize adventure.

March 30, 2020 09:36 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

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Family Travel

Every Year This New York Family of 5 Does Summer Camps in Europe. Here’s How They Pull It Off.

Maddy Novich, known as the CargoBikeMomma on Instagram, shares the travel hack that changed the way her family of five tackles summer break.

June 16, 2025 02:54 PM

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Terry Ward

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

4 Days In

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals

Meander the cobbled streets, climb an historic volcano, and be sure to try a wee dram of whisky.

May 20, 2025 03:14 PM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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