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The Old Pueblo outdoes its neighbors with Sonoran specialties, locally owned restaurants, a dedication to native ingredients, and some great beer and Chinese food.

January 14, 2020 10:58 AM

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Andi Berlin

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel for Good

Travel That Transforms With GoPhilanthropic

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company offering travelers a deeper understanding of pressing issues facing the countries they visit.

September 24, 2021 04:32 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Longreads

Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

Much has changed since the “golden age” of air travel—but the debate around “dressing up” remains.

December 2, 2022 01:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Aerial view of Gorée Island, Dakar, Senegal

Longreads

Traveling to the House of Slaves in Senegal, and Finding Something Unexpected

Once a holding cell for kidnapped Africans, the island’s House of Slaves is today a UNESCO World Heritage site—and the site of healing and atonement.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Kayla Stewart

Cities We Love

When to Travel in Ireland for the Best Possible Trip

Enjoy Ireland at specific times of year for the best road trips, boat trips, stargazing, culinary adventures, and more.

January 31, 2025 02:59 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Restaurants + Cafés

Michelin Returns to Los Angeles With Its First California Statewide Guide

After a 10-year hiatus, Los Angeles will be eligible for stars again in Michelin’s first regional guide in the United States.

March 6, 2019 12:21 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

United Introduces New Bag Drop “Shortcut”

The airline says the new process should allow travelers to check their bag “in a minute or less on average.”

March 3, 2022 09:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

11 Ways Technology Will Make Flying Fun Again

Traveling by air is going to get better. We promise.

September 21, 2018 03:36 PM

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Harriet Baskas

Art + Architecture

See—and Hear—Basquiat’s New York This Fall at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

From Madonna to Charlie Parker, explore the musical influences that made Jean-Michel Basquiat who he was.

June 10, 2022 03:24 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Destination Spotlight

Travels among the First Nations of Northern Vancouver Island

March 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

Hiking + Cycling

Google Maps Just Got So Much Better for Cyclists

In addition to adding hundreds of thousands of new bike lanes, the update incorporates bike-sharing information from cities around the world.

July 20, 2020 11:02 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

United Airlines aircraft parked at an airport gate as seen from above.

Air Travel News

What’s Going on With All the United Airplane Incidents? Aviation Experts Weigh In.

There have been at least 10 maintenance and flight diversion issues on United airplanes over the past few weeks.

March 22, 2024 09:09 AM

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Bill Fink

interior of an airplane bathroom depicting the sink area

Air Travel News

A Very Important Change Is Coming for Airplane Bathrooms

It’s a “human rights issue”—the Department of Transportation has issued new regulations for narrow-body airplane lavatories. Here’s what to know.

July 28, 2023 02:49 PM

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Chris Dong

Expert Insights on 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry

The Future of Travel

These Are 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry in 2018, According to Experts

Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

December 3, 2018 12:19 PM

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Lindsay Harrison

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