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Where to Travel Next
We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat
Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.
December 13, 2024 01:33 PM
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Tim Chester
Solo Travel
5 Solo Travel Ideas for Pursuing a Craft, Whether You Love Painting, Ceramics, Writing, or Learning Languages
Monet was inspired by his gardens at Giverny in France; Kerouac by his road trips across the U.S. You can find inspiration in your own travels on one of many workshop-style trips.
August 14, 2025 09:28 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Trains
Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides
Watch the snowy world pass by this winter from within a warm train car.
February 10, 2025 01:10 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Where to Travel Next
The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients
From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.
September 25, 2024 07:57 AM
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Blane Bachelor
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Traveling in Japan Has Changed—Here’s What to Expect
Beginning October 11, fully vaccinated independent travelers can enter Japan. A Tokyo-based writer shares what travelers should prepare for.
October 7, 2022 02:35 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Packing Tips + Gear
What a Suitcase Painted by a Tattoo Artist Looks Like
Pioneering tattoo artist Amanda Wachob teamed with Roam luggage to create 100 hand-painted carry-ons we guarantee will turn heads at the airport.
March 7, 2023 11:56 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels We Love
You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book
Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.
April 11, 2025 04:58 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Trending News
How Affordable Is Japan for U.S. Travelers Right Now, Really?
From hotel upgrades to first-class bullet train rides and multicourse meals, now is the time for U.S. travelers to splurge in Japan, while the yen is the weakest it has been in more than three decades.
June 3, 2024 01:40 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Cruise
7 Up-and-Coming Cruise Destinations to Sail to in 2026
As cruise lines plot new itineraries, here are some of the more under-the-radar places to visit by sea this year—from the Alaskan wilderness to Tanzania’s Spice Islands and Toba, Japan.
February 18, 2026 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.
January 23, 2026 12:37 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Where to Travel Next
What Roam by Tauck Gets Right About Group Travel
With a “half-on, half-off” philosophy and small groups that never exceed 20, Roam by Tauck is designed for travelers looking for a flexible adventure.
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Solo Travel
Why Dining Out Is So Much Better When You Travel Solo
Traveling alone doesn’t have to mean room service and reruns: Here are some tips for getting social and embracing the solo dining experience.
August 7, 2024 03:37 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Outdoor Adventure
In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.
March 22, 2024 01:25 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Family Travel
The 8 Best Places for an Epic Multi-Generational Trip—and Where to Stay
Whether it’s a villa in Italy, a dude ranch in the U.S. West, or a luxury all-inclusive in the Caribbean, here are places where accommodations and experiences are ideal for large family groups with a wide range of ages.
May 16, 2025 02:12 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Fall 2025
8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026
From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.
November 6, 2025 11:44 AM
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Jeri Clausing
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