AFAR Search

Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max

Southwest and American have now grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes until April. Will the troubled aircraft ever fly again?

December 17, 2019 04:10 PM

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Tom Krisher

Air Travel News

Two Programs That Make Airport Security More Bearable Will Expand

Clear and TSA PreCheck have both announced expansions.

February 1, 2017 03:19 PM

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Matt Villano

Longreads

Why a Train Trip Across the U.S. Is the Fastest Way to Slow Down

On a cross-country Amtrak trip, a perpetually rushed traveler finds the gift of time.

February 14, 2018 02:40 PM

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Eric Weiner

Packing Tips + Gear

Essential Gear for Serious Walkers

On city sidewalks or mountain trails, the right equipment can spell the difference between ecstasy and agony.

January 10, 2018 05:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Holiday Travel

The Best Annual Events in Aruba

Visit Aruba during the off-season and attend fun annual events like symphony festivals, golf tournaments, fashion shows, and more.

June 14, 2019 11:57 AM

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Staff

Where to Travel Next

For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Festivals + Events

This Snowbound Art Festival Is Minnesota’s Answer to Burning Man

The annual Art Shanty Projects is a playful “city on ice” installation with a hyper-local twist (and lots of hot cocoa).

January 17, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

This Resort in Mexico Built a School for Its Employees’ Kids

Guests at the hotel can donate or volunteer to help at the school, which is only 15 minutes away.

September 11, 2017 01:55 PM

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Matt Villano

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Detour From Tokyo

A visit to Japan’s less-visited Ishikawa Prefecture will reward you with beautiful landscapes, cozy hot springs, local produce, and exquisite craftsmanship.

January 9, 2018 09:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Kenya’s All-Female Wildlife Ranger Team Defies Patriarchal Norms

By guarding wildlife and patrolling against poachers instead of doing household chores, the Maasai women in “Team Lioness” are breaking down barriers.

August 14, 2020 12:35 PM

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Tom Odula

Food + Drink

The Gin Distillery at the End of the World

At the gateway to Chile’s remote Torres del Paine National Park, the Last Hope Distillery rewards adventurers to Patagonia with craft spirits and conviviality.

October 31, 2019 02:28 PM

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Emily Gillespie

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Secluded Mountain Hideaways You Can (and Should) Actually Stay in

A newly published book compiles the world’s most stunning vacation homes surrounded by unbounded nature and sweeping views—and they’re all available to rent.

February 13, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Winter Sports

A First-Timer’s Guide to Cross-Country Skiing

Still wondering if cross-country skiing is hard? Hardly. Here’s your cheat sheet to getting started.

December 7, 2021 02:57 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Love Letter to Northern California Wine Country

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

October 8, 2020 10:17 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

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