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This Travel Car Seat Is Completely Worth the Splurge

AFAR parents, tired of schlepping giant car seats on trips, say the compact WAYB Pico travel car seat is a game changer.

July 21, 2021 12:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows

The airline’s new Airbus A220 aircraft feature wider seats, souped-up Wi-Fi, and yes, lavatories with a sky-high view.

November 6, 2018 06:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Health + Wellness

This Group Offers Travel as a Form of Healing for Women With Breast Cancer

Fight Through Flights wants Black women navigating breast cancer to feel empowered by travel.

May 10, 2022 02:13 PM

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Kristin Braswell

View of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial surrounded by cherry trees.

History + Culture

Black History and Food Define Washington, D.C.

Chef Anthony Jones highlights D.C. neighborhoods, museums, and food rooted in Black culture.

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Cruise

Virgin Voyages to Launch a Second Ship That Will Sail the Mediterranean

Starting in May 2021, Virgin Voyages’ “Valiant Lady” will visit ports in Spain, France, and Italy.

November 25, 2019 12:49 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Winter Sports

A First-Timer’s Guide to Cross-Country Skiing

Still wondering if cross-country skiing is hard? Hardly. Here’s your cheat sheet to getting started.

December 7, 2021 02:57 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Food + Drink

Sipping Kentucky Bourbon With Master Distiller Marianne Eaves

As the first woman named master distiller, Marianne Eaves has “big ideas” about the next life of bourbon.

October 29, 2021 03:44 PM

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Kara Newman

Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas

Water Sports

Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination

From private fishing expeditions (followed by cook-your-catch dining) to horseback riding and superb windsurfing, experience Corpus Christi’s beaches by land, sea, and air.

Norwegian tech company Opera is offering 10 people the chance to immerse themselves in the Nordic concept of hygge.

January 24, 2025 06:04 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

White woman in a red dress with white sneakers and a red and white suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

Save up to 40 Percent on Colorful Luggage During Roam’s Summer Sale

You’ll find major discounts on all of the brand’s hardshell and expandable suitcases.

July 20, 2022 06:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Make Your Willy Wonka Fantasies Come True in Ecuador

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Learn About and Try Chocolate in Ecuador

Sure, you could pop into your favorite shop for a bar of fine, made-in-Ecuador chocolate. Or you could travel to the country for a choose-your-own chocolate adventure.

April 12, 2017 11:37 AM

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Catherine Elton

Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal

Air Travel News

If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares

Discounted or flexible bereavement fares lessen the financial burden if you need to travel urgently due to the death of a close family member.

June 18, 2024 05:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

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