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A surfer rides a wave on the Eisbach canal along Munich's Englischer Garten

The famous Eisbach river wave has reopened after months of closure and controversy.

May 15, 2026 02:57 PM

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Kate Mann

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National Parks

A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World

The lagoon in the Bahamas also has bioluminescence, octopus, and night diving.

December 11, 2025 03:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel

Expedition Cruises

Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

September 12, 2025 07:37 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

A horse carriage going down a colorful neighborhood in South Carolina.

Cities We Love

The Essential Guide to Charleston’s Neighborhoods

We’ve decoded what’s where on the Charleston peninsula and beyond so you can navigate the quickly growing city with ease.

December 12, 2023 02:02 PM

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Ann Shields

Disney

How to Do Disney World Right, With Short Lines, Michelin-Starred Food, and Upscale Hotels

Skip the lines, dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or live in a mansion near the Magic Kingdom. This is how to do Disney with a dose of luxury.

September 20, 2024 08:55 AM

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Carlye Wisel

Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa

Visas + Passports

This Is Why the Last Few Pages of Your Passport Are Blank

The last few pages of U.S. passports are left blank on purpose—and there’s a good reason for it.

April 1, 2024 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

An Airstream trailer at AutoCamp Zion with a low desert mesa in the background and tree in the midground. A wood fence is behind the trailer and there is a outdoor dining area and fire pit to the left of it.

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Place to Glamp Near Zion National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

For an outdoorsy stay that blends the best of camping and comfort, these retro Airstream trailers offer a fun take on sleeping under the stars.

July 31, 2023 06:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

Why You May Need a Second Passport

Here’s what U.S. citizens need to know about how to obtain a second passport, including why they’re necessary and when they’re permitted.

August 1, 2022 05:37 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

US passport sticking out of black luggage pocket

Visas + Passports

Having Trouble Getting a Passport Appointment? Here’s Why, and What to Do About It.

Some passport applications require an in-person appointment, but those reservations can be hard to get. This is what you need to know to get your passport in time.

November 2, 2023 08:35 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City

Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.

May 8, 2024 01:36 PM

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Erin McGrady

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Las Vegas Chinatown Plaza Gate at Twilight

Cities We Love

4 Lesser-Known U.S. Chinatowns With Incredible Food and Culture

These Asian neighborhoods are filled with tasty eats, thriving communities, and so much American history.

May 2, 2024 12:07 PM

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Rachel Chang

Tips + News

Brooklyn Just Got a New State Park

Just in time for summer, the Shirley Chisholm State Park is here.

July 9, 2019 05:56 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Honeymoon Beach is one of many dreamy beaches in St. Thomas.

Family Travel

Where to Go With Kids in the U.S. Virgin Islands

Find kid-friendly beaches, hikes, and tours across all three islands.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans

On a road trip around the Grand Canyon State’s outdoor heritage sites, it’s all about the scenic, illuminating journey.

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