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Natural Wonders

Gray Whale Migration Is in Full Swing on the West Coast

You can often see them from land.

March 31, 2017 07:10 PM

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Matt Villano

Videos

The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]

Here’s when to go, depending on which activity you’d like to do.

November 9, 2023 05:31 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Packing Tips + Gear

Are Lots of People Coughing on Your Flight? Stay Healthy With These Face Masks That Are Perfect for Travel

Face masks remain a smart way to protect against the flu and other viruses. Here are some of our favorite protective face masks for travel.

January 7, 2026 11:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Once Upon a Time in Central Florida

Inside Give Kids the World Village, where the ice cream is unlimited, nightly tuck-ins from six-foot bunny rabbits are complimentary, and Santa Claus visits every Thursday.

February 3, 2021 10:14 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

This Trip Lets You Ring in the New Year in Both Tokyo and Las Vegas

Revelers will fly across time zones on a private jet to experience two countdowns on two continents.

October 26, 2018 05:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now

Hurry, this huge sale ends soon!

August 22, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

July 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Lottie Gross

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Appetite, Your Swimsuit, and Your Camera to Dubrovnik

AFAR Ambassador Charissa Fay explored Croatia’s coastal stunner with the Nikon Z 7.

December 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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Nikon

Art + Architecture

Think Outside the Gallery: Where to Explore Andy Goldsworthy’s Immersive Art

Andy Goldsworthy’s outdoor projects prompt travelers and art lovers alike to reflect more deeply on their surroundings.

July 12, 2018 07:26 PM

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Allison Gibson

The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

History + Culture

Explore Jewish Cultural Heritage with these Fascinating New Tours

Visit centuries-old synagogues and sample traditional dishes for an insightful introduction to the continent’s Jewish communities.

July 22, 2019 02:22 PM

The Future of Travel

What It’s Like to Get Back out in the World for the First Time

As countries around the world slowly start to reopen bars, restaurants, and public spaces from COVID-19 restrictions, what does it feel like to re-enter after being shut in for months?

June 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Staff

Epic Trips

The Best Way to Experience Iceberg Season in Canada

A special technology invites travelers to track and chase glacial masses off Newfoundland and Labrador’s Atlantic coast.

February 28, 2018 05:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok: 143 Years of Tsars and Rock Stars

The historic hotel on Bangkok’s riverbank is one of the oldest properties of the brand . . . and now, after an extensive $90 million renovation, one of its newest.

November 21, 2019 07:00 PM

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Jenny Adams

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