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Style + Design

Falling in Love With Mérida, Mexico, One Perfect Home at a Time

A design lover finds her dream city in the heart of Mexico.

April 2, 2018 01:59 PM

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Arabella Bowen

The Future of Travel

Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

Overtourism is becoming a serious problem around the world. Here’s how outfitters are working to be part of the solution.

March 23, 2018 08:29 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Tips + News

What a Biden Presidency Will Mean for Travel

The President-elect’s priorities include a renewed focus on the pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change—all of which play a pivotal role in the future of travel.

November 11, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Essential Gear for Serious Walkers

On city sidewalks or mountain trails, the right equipment can spell the difference between ecstasy and agony.

January 10, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Food + Drink

How Well Do You Know These Desserts From Around the World?

From cakes to pastries and everything in between, test your knowledge of these sweet treats.

October 6, 2016 06:27 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Epic Trips

Still Down for Wheels Up: The Trips We’re Booking When Coronavirus Is in the Rearview

COVID-19 may have grounded us for now, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped being travelers.

March 26, 2020 12:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

How to Master the Art of the Minibreak

Relax, reset, and recharge at the following hotels—each is ideal for a (long) weekend escape.

June 14, 2017 07:03 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Safari

These 8 Safari Lodges Have the Most Incredible Pools

Relax—with a gin and tonic in hand—in these refreshing pools after a hot, exciting day of spotting game and predators.

March 19, 2018 01:35 PM

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Jane Broughton

History + Culture

The World’s Most Literate Country Gets a Library From the Future

Suddenly working or reading in a coffee shop seems so old-fashioned, thanks to Oodi, Helsinki’s new forward-thinking central library.

December 5, 2018 12:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Other

The Mountain Kingdom: 10 Amazing Sights in Kathmandu and Bhutan

AFAR Ambassador Ryan Cordwell reflects on an unforgettable trip with the USTOA

December 6, 2018 03:07 PM

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Ryan Neal Cordwell

Health + Wellness

How Bruce Lee Taught Me to Be a Better Traveler

The secret to becoming a smarter—and more open-minded—traveler? Self-defense training.

September 20, 2018 04:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Walking Tour App Is Free Before It Shuts Down

Gobbled up by Bose, the excellent Detour app is going away soon. Until then, though, its brilliant trove of narrated neighborhood explorations is yours for the taking.

April 27, 2018 12:29 PM

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Matthew Phenix

History + Culture

How to Experience Belgium in Midair

Fly Brussels Airlines for an authentic taste of Belgium before you even arrive.

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