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12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now

If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.

May 15, 2020 05:30 PM

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Staff

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

Airbnb Is Giving Away a Night at Juliet’s Verona House This Valentine’s Day

The winning couple will get to sleep in the actual bed used in the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli film.

January 21, 2020 07:08 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

This Subscription Snack Box Is Helping Me See the World

Universal Yums is helping me keep the spirit of exploration alive.

March 27, 2020 11:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Risin and Kellingin, The Giant and the Witch far in the distance with Tjornuvik village in the foreground; colorful houses surrounded by a green valley on a black-sand beach

Applications for the “Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism” project on the remote archipelago open on January 14, 2025.

January 10, 2025 03:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

Inside the Growing Community of Families on the Road, Full Time

What unites full-timing families is what separates them, literally, from the rest of America: Their house is on wheels, and it’s most likely much smaller than yours.

April 28, 2020 04:11 PM

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Kieran Dahl

Loyalty + Rewards

What Can You Get for Flying 1 Million Miles (or More) on an Airline?

Multiple airlines offer frequent flyers special perks such as lifetime gold status, waived bag fees, priority check-in, bonus miles, and more.

October 24, 2018 08:00 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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

Tips + News

Tourism-Dependent Galápagos Loses $50 Million Due to Coronavirus

With no tourists for more than seven weeks, officials estimate that the remote islands have lost at least a quarter of expected annual income so far.

May 13, 2020 03:30 PM

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Christine Armario

COVID + Travel

CDC: The Vaccinated Should Now Wear Masks Indoors in Parts of U.S.

The recommendation applies to areas where COVID-19 is surging.

July 27, 2021 08:27 PM

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Mike Stobbe

History + Culture

Around the World in 8 Smokin’ Hot Kinds of Barbecue

Whether you call it barbacoa, tandoori, or khorkhog, there’s no doubt that these barbecue styles from around the world are downright delicious.

April 12, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matt Jancer

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Discover Colombia’s Diverse Music Scene

Different regions of this gorgeous country have given birth to a wide variety of incredible music. Here’s how you can sample it.

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Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.

Packing Tips + Gear

What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?

If a suitcase gets lost on a flight, does it end up in luggage heaven? Sort of. Here’s what happens to the unclaimed bags that get left behind.

December 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

People paddling down a river in a rainforest.

Epic Trips

10 Epic Eco-Friendly Trips, from Tracking Snow Leopards in India to Seeing the Greenland Ice Sheet

Answer the call to adventure on one of these conscientious tours.

July 14, 2025 10:27 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

AFAR Advisor

On the Ground in Hong Kong With Gerald Hatherly

A two-minute overview with Gerald Hatherly, executive director for Abercrombie and Kent Hong Kong and NE Asia

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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