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This Land Is Our Land: Places in Europe Where Access to Nature Is a Basic Human Right

In some countries, you’re welcome to roam wherever you want. On an extended bike tour, one writer experienced the ins and outs of exercising that freedom. Here’s what she learned.

May 9, 2018 05:11 PM

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Jen Sotolongo

Art + Architecture

The Best Art Exhibitions in Europe This Summer

From Oslo’s first biennale to a provocative exhibit on the Greek island of Hydra, these art shows offer a dose of culture this summer.

April 29, 2019 05:10 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Outdoor Adventure

7 Must-Visit Places in Alberta, Canada

From expansive national parks to lively cities, the Canadian province will keep you busy for days.

December 8, 2021 02:34 PM

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Anna Haines

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Did You Know? You Can Text TSA Your Travel Questions

TSA agents are available to answer questions travelers might have about their IDs, TSA PreCheck, and what’s allowed in carry-on bags, among other queries.

March 3, 2025 08:20 AM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Discovering the True Meaning of Paradise in China’s Yunnan Province

On a trip through the less-visited corners of Yunnan, China, writer Peggy Orenstein searches for the bliss and grace of the unexpected.

December 8, 2020 07:01 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Air Travel News

Southwest Finally Launches Hawaii Flights With $49 One-Way Fares

Hurry, these flight deals are selling out fast.

March 4, 2019 12:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact

The largest discovery of its kind in more than a century will go on display to the public when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in 2020.

October 25, 2019 12:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Small Ship Cruises

AFAR’s Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio Will Be Godmother to the New Azamara Pursuit

Ahead of its inaugural voyage this August, AFAR EVP and chief revenue officer Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio has been named one of two godmothers of the new Azamara Pursuit.

June 15, 2018 08:00 PM

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Staff

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

Why the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Is the City’s Ultimate Urban Oasis

When a hotel has one of the city’s best restaurants, designer rooms, and an epic pool, you won’t want to leave.

Sponsored by Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

Air Travel News

Data Shows a Summer Travel Surge Is Coming. Will Airfares Surge, Too?

Demand for summer travel is heating up quickly. For those who are ready to get back into the skies, you may want to book those flights sooner rather than later, experts say.

March 16, 2021 02:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.

Hotels

My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night

A seasoned Caribbean traveler learns why the Rockley in Barbados is so much more than a beach getaway.

February 21, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

This guest room at Le Grand Mazarin features green furnishings, carved doors, and fresh flowers.

Stay Here Next

This Colorful New Hotel in Paris Is a Design Lover’s Dream

Le Grand Mazarin has opened its doors in the bustling Marais district of Paris.

November 3, 2023 11:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

An illustration of a crowd of people taking pictures of a pin drop icon.

Fall 2023

I Just Visited a Beautiful Place—Should I Geotag It?

Announcing a location on social media can be harmful to flora, fauna, and fellow travelers. Is there a responsible way to spotlight our whereabouts in nature?

November 2, 2023 01:22 PM

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Latria Graham

Festivals + Events

Holiday Lights Around the World

We need these glittering displays more than ever this year.

December 20, 2021 04:05 PM

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