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History + Culture

How to Experience an Unexpected Side of Belize

On your next trip to the Central American country, get immersed in Garifuna culture.

January 24, 2020 05:56 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

What to Expect From United’s New “Basic” Fare

The fare class offers cheaper tickets in exchange for some usual comforts.

November 22, 2016 02:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

The WRLDCTY Festival Is How We’re Going to Visit Cities in 2020

The first-of-its-kind virtual event brings together urbanists and artists for a three-day, round-the-clock celebration of big cities.

September 1, 2020 03:54 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Summer Wine Experience You Won’t Want to Miss in Vienna

Viennese wine taverns are at the heart of the region’s summer celebrations. Here’s our guide to the best.

March 30, 2018 01:46 PM

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Megan Krigbaum

Art + Culture

How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star

Singer Cole Swindell may live in Nashville and spend plenty of time on the road, but he’ll always stay true to his roots.

November 7, 2016 05:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Westin Is Transforming Discarded Hotel Bedsheets Into Kids’ Pajamas

The hotel brand’s innovative new upcyling program will turn tons of old linens into something usable—and cute.

March 20, 2018 01:48 PM

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David K. Gibson

West Virginia

Overview

August 15, 2024 06:24 PM

Loyalty + Rewards

There’s Still Time to Get (or Keep) Elite Status—Here’s How

Our points and miles expert shares tips for eking out those last-minute elite qualifying miles before December 31.

December 5, 2017 05:25 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Feminist Artist Cindy Sherman Will Debut Europe’s Largest Retrospective of Her Work in Paris

Art + Architecture

Feminist Artist Cindy Sherman to Debut Retrospective of Her Work in Paris

On view at the Fondation Louis Vuitton starting April 2, the Paris exhibition will feature 300 works by American artist Cindy Sherman—including several that have never been seen before.

March 6, 2020 10:34 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

Boeing’s Hypersonic Passenger Jet Could Take You From New York to London in Two Hours

At speeds of Mach 5—or 3,800 miles per hour—transatlantic flights would take just two hours instead of the current seven.

June 29, 2018 12:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

On the Modern Silk Road, Discover the Colors and Characters of Uzbekistan

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.

October 10, 2019 05:11 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

Holiday Travel

Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination

You don’t have to be an avid skier to enjoy the frosty climes of northern Finland—but you do need a spirit of adventure.

November 2, 2018 03:38 PM

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Mary Holland

Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

April 26, 2024 04:20 PM

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Sarika Bansal

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