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Turkey Converts Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia Museum Back Into a Mosque

The 6th-century cathedral became a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453, but has been a museum since 1934, drawing 3.7 million tourists last year.

July 10, 2020 04:34 PM

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Suzan Fraser

Post sunset from Ala Moana Beach Park west of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii.

O‘ahu native Heather Sanchez knows the island’s quieter spots—and was willing to share them with us.

August 5, 2022 06:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

Which European Budget Airlines Can You Trust?

Following the collapse of Primera Air earlier this month, travelers may be wondering what the risks are when booking with Europe’s low-cost carriers.

October 26, 2018 04:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Camping

This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

February 25, 2020 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Australia

Overview

May 23, 2022 04:23 PM

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Kate Gibbs

Expedition Cruises

A Trip to Greenland Will Make You Feel Small—and That’s a Good Thing

On an expedition cruise to the ruggedly beautiful Arctic, one traveler discovers her inner outdoor adventurer.

September 27, 2017 09:46 AM

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Colu Henry

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Hotels

10 Hotels Offering Over-the-Top Experiences for Royal Wedding Fanatics

Didn’t make the guest list? (We didn’t either.) You can still get in on the fun with these royal wedding weekend hotel packages in the U.S. and the U.K.

April 11, 2018 04:25 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Health + Wellness

4 Reasons to Visit the Original Wellness Resort in the West Indies

Long before yoga and cleanses became mainstream, BodyHoliday in St. Lucia raised the bar for retreats that focus on wellbeing. Are you ready for an unparalleled restorative escape?

Sponsored by BodyHoliday

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Serious Traveler’s Guide to the Gig Economy

How to leverage sites like Thumbtack, TaskRabbit, and Fiverr to make your travels smarter, safer, and simpler.

October 16, 2017 03:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Engelberg offers ski devotees access to some of the best snow in Europe.

Where to Travel Next

This Swiss Destination is a Skier’s Paradise

An AFAR writer and winter sports enthusiast discovers unparalleled adventure when going off-piste in Engelberg.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Paris in the Winter

Even when it’s cold and rainy, Paris is still Paris—here’s how to make the most out of an off-season visit.

January 31, 2022 12:11 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

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Yulia Denisyuk

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