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The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics

November 1, 2018 10:43 AM

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

Road Trips

The Ultimate Road Trip From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon

This Arizona road trip serves up major doses of scenery, hiking, biking, and some serious “me time,” whether at the spa or on your second plate of enchiladas.

August 21, 2023 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Health + Wellness

What We Can Learn From Polar Explorers for Surviving Months of Isolation

Long before the internet, Antarctic explorers of the early 1900s survived tedium with these basic activities.

March 30, 2020 12:36 PM

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Daniella McCahey

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The 46 Best Podcasts for Your Next Road Trip or Long Flight

The podcasts to listen to on your next long drive or plane ride, whether you’re a history nerd, traveling with kids, or just in need of a true-crime fix.

May 1, 2024 11:02 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge

How well do you know some of the most popular U.S. drinks?

July 19, 2017 07:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Small Ship Cruises

Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids

These luxury cruise lines go the extra (nautical) mile to please wee sailors, from tots to teens.

November 14, 2018 12:17 PM

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Elissa Garay

Style + Design

This Hot Shoe Trend Is Straight From Morocco

These slippers are popping up on shelves everywhere from Zara to Prada—but until recently, they weren’t exactly a cool-kid staple in Marrakech.

October 27, 2017 12:33 PM

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Paige Darrah

History + Culture

The Many Sides of Black Paris (and How to Find Them)

Black heritage tours are still a niche, something special, but that’s changing. Black heritage isn’t just African history, it’s world history.

February 22, 2021 05:25 AM

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Julia Browne

Tips + News

What You Should Know About Travel in Iran—and the Rest of the Middle East—Right Now

As tensions escalate after the assassination of Iran’s top general, we turned to travel experts for advice on visiting the Middle East right now. In short, don’t cancel anything just yet.

January 9, 2020 09:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

4 Days In

4 Days in Rome: Vespa Rides, a Secret Colosseum Tunnel, and Culinary-Inspired Cocktails

A resident shares favorite local haunts and tourist tips, from the Trevi Fountain to the Vatican.

November 17, 2025 08:00 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Destination Spotlight

The Ultimate Orange County Travel Guide

From surf towns along the Pacific Coast to the amusement parks of Anaheim, Orange County is home to many of Southern California’s most popular sights.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Founder’s Note

Looking to the Future With the Leaders of Travel

AFAR’s co-founder reflects on the value of forward-thinking and the latest class of the Travel Vanguard.

October 2, 2018 02:56 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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