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Epic Trips

A Night to Remember on the Greenland Ice Sheet

When the going gets tough, the tough use hand warmers.

March 29, 2023 02:39 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Health + Wellness

A Guide to Traveling With CBD

Apprehensive travelers are turning to CBD for its calming effects. But crossing borders with it can be tricky. We break down the rules for you—and the best products to try.

April 12, 2022 04:18 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

History + Culture

The Mexican Obsession With Guinness World Records

The country has more records than any other in Latin America—and shows no signs of slowing down.

December 6, 2018 06:50 PM

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Brooke Porter Katz

Cruise

Much of Cruising Is Canceled Into the Fall. When Will We Be Able to Sail Again?

What it will take for cruises to be able to start back up again is complicated—and much of it is beyond their control.

July 17, 2020 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel

A new pilot program allows passengers to upload health data such as COVID test results—which could ultimately help facilitate the reopening of borders.

October 21, 2020 08:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Portugal’s Exquisite Historic Lodgings Offer a Window to the Past

The castles, palaces, and monastaries scattered across the Portuguese countryside are more than just relics of a time gone by.

June 8, 2018 07:15 PM

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Michelle da Silva Richmond

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Natural Wonders

How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge

Where, how, when, and why to watch this phenomenon

July 25, 2017 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Health + Wellness

Turn Your Home Into a Wellness Retreat With These Little Luxuries Under $50

With these inexpensive products and easy tips from spa experts around the world, you can turn your home into an oasis of calm for an evening, a weekend, or longer.

April 14, 2020 06:47 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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

The Influencer: Andrew Mariani, Vintner

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most casually cool wineries.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.

Hotels

The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime

These are the 8 most exciting new hotels to book in Paris—whether you plan to attend the Paris Summer Olympics or are simply plotting your next trip to the City of Light.

January 5, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Al Leston

A man of many talents, Al Letson sat down with us after appearing at a recent AFAR Travel Tales.

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The Future of Travel

Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

Overtourism is becoming a serious problem around the world. Here’s how outfitters are working to be part of the solution.

March 23, 2018 08:29 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Outdoor Adventure

This Is the Key to Staying Sane in an Instagram World

Freelance photographer Alina Rudya has a gorgeous Instagram feed, but she knows that slowing down and taking time to herself matters more than racking up Likes.

March 23, 2018 08:28 PM

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Miranda Smith

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