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The 10 Best State Parks in Texas You Need to Visit

Desert mountains, sandy beaches, clear blue rivers, and deep canyons. The Lone Star State has it all—and you can find it in a state park.

March 31, 2022 04:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The exterior Story Parlor—a brick building with tall arched glass windows.

Art + Culture

Why This Asheville Venue Is a Must-See

Asheville’s creativity is its heartbeat. Story Parlor is the stage. Head there and beyond for authentic experiences that push artistic boundaries.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Joanne O’Sullivan

This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.

Stay Here Next

This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

January 8, 2024 09:00 AM

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Katie Lockhart

Trains

This Scenic Winter Train in Alaska Just Added More Journeys

From now through March 25, train travelers have more opportunities to explore the frozen heart of Alaska.

February 16, 2022 05:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

A person standing in front of a Lawson convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, with Mt Fuji rising in the background

Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.

September 26, 2023 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

After Living, Traveling, and Learning Her Way to 100, Deborah Szekely Has Some Advice for You

The cofounder of luxury wellness destination Rancho La Puerta shares life tips as she reaches her milestone birthday.

May 10, 2022 09:23 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

January 29, 2025 02:38 PM

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Joe Diaz

National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific

National Parks

This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

February 27, 2026 03:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Otago is a great region for wine—and views—in New Zealand.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

In New Zealand, These Beautiful Places Are a Must-Visit for Wine-Lovers

Whether you’re in the mood for a sauvignon blanc or pinot noir, these regions across both islands deliver some of the best.

March 31, 2023 06:38 PM

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Sarah Bray

A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile

Road Trips

Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

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