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AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

Air Travel News

These Airlines Have Raised Their Baggage Fees (and More Could Follow Suit)

United, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and WestJet have all increased their checked bag fees, and analysts say it’s only a matter time before other carriers raise fees, too.

September 6, 2018 11:03 AM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

May 22, 2019 10:41 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cruise

Canada Bans Cruising Until February 2022

The move puts most Alaska sailings on hold until then as well.

February 5, 2021 08:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The Newest Airstream Is Custom-Built for Working From the Road

The iconic RV maker is giving some serious mobility (and souped-up features) to the remote work lifestyle.

February 3, 2021 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

This Nashville Hotel Lets You Be a Rock Star During Your Visit

As part of a partnership with Fender, Nashville’s Hutton Hotel offers free in-room instruments.

October 1, 2019 01:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

Summit New Heights—Like the Highest External Walk in the World—on an Urban Climbing Adventure

From Adelaide to Toronto, rooftop experiences are taking travelers to new heights.

June 1, 2026 05:11 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

A tiger resting its head on a rock, gazing into the camera, with greenery in the background

Epic Trips

The Magical Place Where You Can See Tigers in the Wild—and the Best Ways to Seek Them Out

Experience the unrivaled highs and lows of chasing the jungle’s most elusive cat.

February 12, 2025 03:22 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Father with child son in carrier backpack walking through streets of the old center of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Visas + Passports

Passports for Babies Have Special Rules: Here’s What You Need to Know to Get One

From application requirements to how soon you can apply to get a passport for your newborn, here’s what you need to know about how to get a passport for a baby.

September 12, 2023 07:38 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Art + Culture

This New Kusama Exhibit in D.C. Comes With a Side of Bubbly

A collaboration between legendary French champagne house Veuve Clicquot and renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has debuted in Washington, D.C. after a two-year wait.

May 17, 2022 04:06 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Art + Culture

What It Means to Be American

Author Abdi Nor Iftin on gaining U.S. citizenship, writing his memoir “Call Me American,” and what he misses most about Somalia.

October 27, 2020 02:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

The Philadelphia Hotel That’s Exactly Like Nothing Else

An immersive tale from The Notary Hotel, inspired by the curated experiences of Autograph Collection Hotels.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Belgium

Overview

July 21, 2025 03:45 PM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Deeper in the Riviera Maya

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s Mayan side by exploring ancient sites beyond Tulum, seeking out adventures in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and sampling traditional recipes.

January 22, 2018 03:30 PM

Hiking + Cycling

Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette

Hiking is immensely popular these days. Here’s how to do it right.

June 9, 2021 05:26 PM

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Chadner Navarro

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