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How to Really Adventure in Kenya—With Astounding Wildlife and Culture

Search for the Big Five and immerse yourself in incredible cultural experiences on these three unforgettable trips, tailormade for style, romance, and outdoor adventures.

Sponsored by The Kenya Tourism Board

Cruise News

Carnival Ends Fathom, the Do-Good Cruise Line

An obituary for the young, well-intended project

November 28, 2016 04:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Winter Sports

Bjarke Ingels Group’s Power Plant Topped With a Ski Slope Is Now Open

In a country with no mountains, Copenhagen turned its eco-friendly CopenHill power plant into a ski slope for the masses.

October 8, 2019 12:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Person in orange jacket on skis in the snow.

Winter Sports

How to Find the Very Best Skiing in Europe

From the Alps to the Dolomites, Europe offers an unrivaled selection of slopes for ski and snowboard fun.

December 1, 2023 12:48 PM

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Mary Novakovich

Art + Architecture

The Most In-Depth “Alice in Wonderland” Exhibit Ever Will Debut in London This Month

Opening March 27, 2021, the themed exhibition will explore how the fantastical tale inspired global culture and influential creators, including Walt Disney, Salvador Dalí, and Tim Burton.

March 16, 2021 12:47 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now

With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.

October 28, 2019 11:48 AM

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Jake Emen

Art + Architecture

Dalí and Gaudí’s Surreal Creations Become Psychedelic Installations at This Digital Art Museum

At the Carrières de Lumières in Provence, France, two new exhibits showcase digitized projections of imaginative works by the two eccentric Catalan creators.

March 6, 2020 06:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

One Year After Australian Wildfires, “Birdsong Is Deafening” and Flora Flourishes on Kangaroo Island

Following the historic wildfires that ravaged millions of acres of Australian bushland in 2020, Kangaroo Island’s renewal is the hopeful story we all need right now.

January 14, 2021 06:32 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Stunning Dunes to See and Sandboard in Your Lifetime

Attention all adrenaline junkies and traveling photographers: These dramatic dunes should be at the top of your list.

May 31, 2018 06:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Packing Tips + Gear

What to Pack for a Road Trip

Sunglasses? Check. Snacks? Check. Consider packing these 30 road trip essentials before you head out on your next long drive.

August 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

You Can Get Into U.S. National Parks for Free This Saturday

In addition to free entry, you can take part in dozens of volunteer opportunities in national parks across the United States to celebrate National Public Lands Day.

September 21, 2018 01:57 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.

Epic Trips

13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left

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