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Cities We Love

How to See Tokyo Like a Local

Japan’s biggest city’s sprawl can make it difficult to experience through a resident lens. Here’s where to go.

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Food + Drink

Savoring the Flavors of Penang

A confluence of cultures makes this Malaysian island’s cuisine—and especially its street food— something special.

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International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Thailand

With sugar-soft sand, mind-blowing sunsets, limestone cliffs, and caves dedicated to the gods, Thailand’s top beaches promise outsize adventure.

March 30, 2020 09:36 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling

If things go wrong on a trip, you need to know about insurance, air travel, and medical care. Here’s how to navigate the situation, who to call, and what to ask.

May 6, 2026 12:07 PM

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Billie Cohen

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Museums + Galleries

5 Things To Do Near The New Whitney Museum in New York City

Before or after you tour this modern art museum.

May 4, 2015 05:31 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

“I Love Debauching People!”: The Trailblazing Ways of Ireland’s Greatest Travel Writer

The late Irish adventurer writer Dervla Murphy was born into a world that didn’t want her to travel. She did it anyway.

June 10, 2022 01:38 PM

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Michael Shapiro

Tips + News

This Nashville Hotel Lets You Be a Rock Star During Your Visit

As part of a partnership with Fender, Nashville’s Hutton Hotel offers free in-room instruments.

October 1, 2019 01:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Books

7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

November 27, 2023 11:06 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Loyalty + Rewards

The U.S. Virgin Islands Will Pay You to Visit This Year

The islands’ tourism board is offering a $300 credit for any trips booked through their site.

January 6, 2017 12:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Islands

For the Love of Rum and Sand: A Return to Turks and Caicos

After a two-year hiatus, a writer makes her way back to the serene Caribbean for sun, sand, and of course, rum.

March 21, 2022 11:43 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Founder’s Note

What Does it Mean to Be a Global Citizen?

Where we’ve lived—and where we’ve traveled—make us who we are.

February 21, 2017 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Family Travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Taking an RV Trip With Kids

It might not be the idyllic #vanlife but it will build character and bonds.

November 5, 2019 07:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France

Plus, other insider tips from an expert travel advisor.

October 13, 2020 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Museums + Galleries

American Writers Museum Opens in Chicago

It spotlights the country’s rich literature history.

May 16, 2017 07:15 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines’ New Uniforms Tap Into Ancient Hawaii

Legendary Hawaiian designer Sig Zane was commissioned to give the airline’s threads a modern makeover with traditional roots.

February 27, 2017 07:08 PM

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Chaney Kwak

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