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Holiday Lights Around the World

We need these glittering displays more than ever this year.

December 20, 2021 04:05 PM

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Two Holiday Chrome suitcases with dark cranberry back shells and pearlescent rose gold front shells on confetti backdrop

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s New Holiday Suitcases Will Brighten Up the Baggage Carousel—and They’re 20 Percent off Right Now

Savings on the sparkly suitcases in the luggage brand’s limited-edition holiday collections start at $63 off.

November 16, 2023 12:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

5 Stunning Caves You Can Visit in the U.S.—No Spelunking Skills Required

Go beyond busy national parks at these show caves across the USA.

April 4, 2025 05:02 PM

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Pat Tompkins

The pleasure of yakitori is experiencing the different textures: crunchy cartilage, chewy chicken skin, rich gizzards, and more.

Food + Drink

8 Essential Japanese Street Foods to Try

Navigate the delicious world of Japanese street food with this list of essential snacks, meals, and more—along with where in Japan to try them.

September 6, 2022 10:14 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

Hotels

Why the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Is the City’s Ultimate Urban Oasis

When a hotel has one of the city’s best restaurants, designer rooms, and an epic pool, you won’t want to leave.

The fourth outpost of the famed photography museum has opened in a historic Berlin alternative art space.

October 27, 2023 04:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds

Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds

Visit between November and March, shop for souvenirs with a story, and try boutique hotels.

August 15, 2024 12:43 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

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