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On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

Solo Travel

Why You Can (and Should) Take a Serengeti Safari Alone

Safaris aren’t just for honeymooners. In fact, their mix of structured itineraries and communal dining is great for individual travelers.

June 12, 2018 08:13 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

National Parks

How to Get a Haleakala Sunrise Reservation

The National Park Service’s new permit system combats madding crowds, parking dramas, and other growing problems at the summit.

February 11, 2020 02:14 PM

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Matt Villano

5 Reasons Why You Should Visit Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

Weekend Getaways

5 Things to Do in Felton, California—Santa Cruz’s Sister Town

This woodsy town is all the sights without the crowds.

July 18, 2016 11:51 AM

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Jennifer Maerz

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

10 Types of European Breads With Fascinating Stories

Sure, you know Germany has pretzels and France has baguettes, but do you know how these carby delights came to be?

February 13, 2018 01:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Solo Travel

Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Pretend You’re in Puerto Rico at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in San Juan from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 18, 2020 03:24 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Art + Culture

How to Visit Atlanta Like a Country Music Star

Singer Cole Swindell may live in Nashville and spend plenty of time on the road, but he’ll always stay true to his roots.

November 7, 2016 05:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Advice on Learning a New Language From People Who Speak up to 16

Anyone can learn a new language, no matter their age. Simply follow this expert advice down the sweet-talking path to success.

April 28, 2020 01:02 PM

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Dana Brindle

Epic Trips

Galápagos by Land: You’ve Never Seen the Islands This Way

As Ecuador reopens to international visitors, we recall a trip earlier in 2020 that feels like a lifetime ago.

October 1, 2020 05:14 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Books

Frances Mayes Will Never Tire of the Tuscan Sun

The doyenne of central Italy speaks—and what she has to say might surprise you.

July 16, 2020 11:04 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

The Brightest Meteor Shower of the Year Is Happening This Week

The Geminids will produce up to 100 meteors per hour the night of Thursday, December 13.

December 12, 2018 10:43 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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