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Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada - a view of a city with a lake in the foreground

4 Days In

4 Days in Vancouver: A Forested Brewery, a Bikeable Seawall, and Indigenous-Led Talks with Trees

A resident shares their favorite haunts and insider tips to make the most of a long weekend in this Pacific Northwest city.

January 20, 2026 06:27 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Epic Trips

Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Water Sports

The Best Inflatable Paddleboards for Travelers

Surf the waves, run the rapids, practice your floating downward dog, or simply paddle calm waters anywhere in the world with these packable, inflatable SUP boards.

December 13, 2022 07:48 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Loyalty + Rewards

These Credit Cards Currently Offer 100,000 Points or More

Whether you want airline miles or hotel points, the deals right now are off the charts.

September 13, 2021 05:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, You Need Rental Car Insurance—but You May Already Have It

Everything you need to know about rental car insurance before your next trip.

March 7, 2023 08:00 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

During the Pandemic, It’s Time to Stay Put—and It Goes Against Our Core Values

The call is really not to “do” something, but to “not do” something.

March 14, 2020 02:13 PM

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Greg Sullivan

man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow

AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

50th Anniversary of “Apollo 11”: How the Moon Landing Changed Our World

50 years after astronauts walked on the moon for the first time, the possibilities for space travel continue to reach new heights.

July 8, 2019 06:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Secret Tips on U.S. National Parks This Insider Wants You to Know

How best to see the wolves of Yellowstone, ride down a sand dune, and find Switzerland in America.

September 11, 2020 07:14 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A backcountry skier on a ridge in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.

Fall 2025

This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches

In the Balkans, photographer Kari Medig captures the beauty of a unique ski culture.

October 15, 2025 11:45 AM

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Naomi Tomky

Nashville is justifiably popular among fans of music, food, and a good time.

Cities We Love

48 Tongue-Tingling, Ear-Busting Hours in Nashville

A great weekend features hot chicken and live music, sure, but don’t miss these other essential Nashville experiences.

January 20, 2023 03:30 PM

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Tim Chester

Author, blogger, influencer Jessica Nabongo stands on a balcony in Cuba

People

Jessica Nabongo Has Seen Every Country, But a Few Really Stand Out

The travel writer and photographer looks forward to honoring past relationships and finding new perspectives in familiar places.

April 26, 2023 09:33 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation

Tour outfit Contiki is doing its part to rock the vote with a travel contest for 18- to 35-year-old voters who cast their ballots in Tuesday’s midterm elections.

November 5, 2018 06:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination

Here’s what you need to know about San Marino before you travel there.

November 9, 2018 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

From the Editor

How Travel Can Help Us Find What We Love

AFAR’s Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove shares the importance of traveling to discover and cultivate your passions—be it adventure, wellness, or (in her case) cheese.

June 17, 2019 05:18 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

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