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June 24, 2018. Xilitla, San Luis Potosí Mexico. Panoramic view of the Pools (Las Pozas) a surrealistic garden (Jardín surrealista) located in the subtropical rain forest of the Sierra Madre mountains.

Here’s how to craft an offbeat adventure a little more removed from the typical places.

January 31, 2025 04:48 PM

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A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

Art + Culture

What It Means to Be American

Author Abdi Nor Iftin on gaining U.S. citizenship, writing his memoir “Call Me American,” and what he misses most about Somalia.

October 27, 2020 02:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Camping

Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan

Yes, you read that right. Here’s how you can spend the night in a luxury canvas tent on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor this summer.

June 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

Axe-Throwing Bars Are About to Pop Up Everywhere in the United States

And, yep, beer is involved.

September 11, 2017 02:23 PM

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Andrea Cooper

Epic Trips

How One Traveler Discovered Inner Strength at the Grand Canyon

A physical challenge amid vast natural beauty led to a transformative moment for this woman.

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Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tips + Etiquette

FedEx Now Offers 24-Hour Passport Services

You can have your photos taken and printed and get expedited passport processing and delivery service all in one place.

July 9, 2019 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go Next in Greece in 2023

Plan your escape route to the islands and tap into the cultural vibrancy of modern Athens.

June 21, 2023 05:08 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Tips + News

Abu Dhabi’s Billion-Dollar Warner Bros. World Indoor Theme Park Is Now Open

At 1.65 million square feet, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is the largest indoor theme park in the world.

July 26, 2018 04:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

10 Incredible National Parks Around the World

The U.S. may be known for its national parks, but these 10 in other countries―from Costa Rica to China―are worthy rivals.

January 27, 2021 06:54 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Packing Tips + Gear

The Sustainable Travel Gear We Can’t Get Enough Of

These brands make it easier to incorporate sustainability and an ecofriendly ethos into your everyday travels.

April 21, 2022 07:40 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris

Hotel News + Openings

Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside

The 487-room Disneyland Hotel beckons parkgoers with a Disney royals theme, a grandiose lobby, and plenty of upscale extras.

March 20, 2024 07:07 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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