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Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

COVID + Travel

Europe Votes to Reinstate Restrictions on U.S. Travelers

European countries might now start curbing nonessential travel for unvaccinated travelers or adding stricter entry requirements for vaccinated travelers.

August 30, 2021 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Slate trays of seasonal goats cheeses on display in a Paris shop window

Travel Tips + Etiquette

10 French Etiquette Rules From People Who Actually Live There

The French take manners seriously. Here’s how to fit in better on your next trip.

July 6, 2026 05:25 AM

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Sara Lieberman

Style + Design

The English Countryside Retreat Every Car Lover Must Visit

At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.

June 10, 2019 06:24 PM

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Emma John

Here's Why This European Airline Will Surprise You

Air Travel News

Why You Should Fly on SWISS Airlines

From onboard comfort to luxurious lounges, SWISS can take you around the world in style.

Sponsored by SWISS

The Future of Travel

Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030

Because, after all, its business model relies on the environment

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Matt Villano

Hiking + Cycling

Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen

Fewer crowds, a little less glitz, and equally great outdoor adventure

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Nile Cappello

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Is It So Hard to Find New Nordic Cuisine in Oslo?

Writer Alan Richman has won 16 James Beard Awards for his food writing and eaten in the world’s finest restaurants, but he’d never been to Norway⎯until AFAR sent him with 24 hours’ notice.

April 12, 2017 01:33 PM

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Alan Richman

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

Road Trips

A Love Letter to Driving Alone

Embarking on a road trip by yourself is solo travel taken to another level.

April 11, 2017 02:45 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Art + Architecture

New Munch Museum and National Museum Make Oslo a 2022 Art Destination

Boasting large, carefully curated collections of work, the newly unveiled Munch museum and the hotly anticipated National Museum should be on any art lover’s itinerary.

October 26, 2021 06:50 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall

With Halloween horror nights, new hotels, and a much-anticipated bar opening, autumn is taking Los Angeles by storm.

October 15, 2019 05:03 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

overhead view of two gourmet meals on a private jet with champagne bottle and two glasses

Air Travel News

How Much Does it Actually Cost to Fly in a Private Jet?

There are ample ways to charter a private jet or book a seat on a semi-private flight. And the cost varies more than most travelers probably realize.

September 23, 2024 12:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers

Packing Tips + Gear

13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers

Left it to the last minute? Don’t fret about shipping deadlines with travel gift cards and memberships designed to order now and use later.

December 19, 2023 01:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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