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No, the Kincade Fire Didn’t Level Sonoma County. So Go Visit.

In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of Sonoma County in October, a local journalist shares how travelers can best help the region.

November 11, 2019 07:12 PM

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Matt Villano

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

Where Are All the Black Women Pilots?

Nearly a century after Bessie Coleman first took to the skies, Black women remain a rarity in the cockpit.

February 20, 2020 11:33 AM

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Syreeta McFadden

Tips + News

Airbnb Lists “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for Just $20 per Night

This Memorial Day weekend, two people will get to check into the NYC house featured in the Wes Anderson film. Here’s how to book the one-time-only listing.

May 24, 2021 07:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

The True Heart of California’s Bay Area Is in the Russian River Valley

The gods of climate change made some of their first displays of power in this slice of rural California, where there’s much to love and much to protect.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Chris Colin

In the Magazine

Hike Turkey’s Carian Trail, Ponder the History of Western Civilization

Turkey’s 528-mile Carian Trail is part of a growing network of ruin-laced treks running throughout the country.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Jenna Scatena

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Tips + News

Airlines Call for COVID Testing to Restore Transatlantic Travel

If the U.S. and EU governments agree to a joint COVID-19 testing program, a trip to Europe might be possible sooner than later.

July 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Hotel News + Openings

A Nutella Hotel Is Opening for 1 Weekend Only—Here’s How to Win a Stay

Nutella wants to treat 3 lucky winners and their guests to a weekend at a Napa Valley pop-up hotel devoted to the Italian hazelnut spread.

November 18, 2019 06:10 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Tips + News

Grand Canyon Joins Growing List of Closed National Parks

The country’s second-most popular park finally barricaded its roads amid calls for a nationwide park shutdown during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

April 6, 2020 02:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

January 28, 2020 06:44 PM

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Emma John

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

Train Travel

Amtrak Quietly Ends Its Beloved Dining Car Service

In a bid to appeal to a new set of riders, the train company has switched up its meal selection and done away with white tablecloths on long-haul rides.

October 9, 2019 07:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Packing Tips + Gear

From Bags to Binoculars: Essential Gear for Better Birding

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

May 22, 2019 10:41 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Colorful New Suitcases Are Only Available at Nordstrom—and Selling out Quickly

This limited-edition luggage comes in primary colors that will stand out on any baggage carousel.

January 22, 2019 12:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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