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Travel for Good

A Pandemic, a Pueblo, and a Difficult Choice

For a century, New Mexico’s Taos Pueblo community has grappled with its place in tourism. Then came COVID.

November 15, 2021 11:16 AM

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Diana Spechler

Air Travel News

A First Look at Berlin’s Much-Awaited New Airport

The opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport spells the end for the German city’s Cold War-era Tegel airport.

November 3, 2020 05:13 PM

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Geir Moulson

From the Editor

Can Travel Make You Happy?

Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove finds moments of joy in Philadelphia and reflects on AFAR’s 10th anniversary issue, dedicated entirely to happiness.

July 31, 2019 07:13 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

A collage of the front half of an airplane flying in the sky, lined up perfectly with the back half of a shark's tail swimming through the water.

Sustainable Travel

This Airline Strives to Make Flying More Eco-Friendly

The Lufthansa Group is cutting CO₂ emissions through fleet modernization, Green Fares, and sustainable fuels.

Sponsored by Lufthansa Group

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book Your Dream European Vacation Using Points

Why pay hundreds—even thousands—per night at Europe’s top hotels, when you can book directly with a reasonable number of points?

July 7, 2022 06:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

People paddling down a river in a rainforest.

Epic Trips

10 Epic Eco-Friendly Trips, from Tracking Snow Leopards in India to Seeing the Greenland Ice Sheet

Answer the call to adventure on one of these conscientious tours.

July 14, 2025 10:27 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

How to Explore Houston’s Booming Art Scene

Ongoing growth and affordability are attracting a whole new crop of young creatives to this dynamic Texan city. Here are 9 ways to enjoy their work.

March 15, 2019 08:37 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Tips + News

Notre Dame Cathedral Is Not Saved Yet

Before restoration work can begin on the Paris landmark, one crucial step needs to be completed in 2020.

January 7, 2020 10:02 AM

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Sylvie Corbet

Food + Drink

Waterworld

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

American Airlines AAdvantage miles from expiring, you’ll need account activity at least once every 24 months.

Loyalty + Rewards

Do Credit Card Points, Hotel Points, and Frequent Flier Miles Expire?

Every loyalty program has a different policy on the expiration of points and miles, but the best ones have no-expiration policies.

August 17, 2022 07:00 PM

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Paul Rubio

Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean

Cruise

Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

July 12, 2024 05:01 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

LGBTQ Travel

Why I’m Proud That Pride Is Canceled

We can’t travel for Pride this year—but that’s not a bad thing, argues author and activist Sally Kohn.

June 11, 2020 06:02 PM

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Sally Kohn

An aerial view of the newly built Peljesac Bridge in Komarna, southern Croatia

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