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Beautiful nature landscapes in Turkey mountains. Lycian way is famous among hikers.

Outdoor Adventure

This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean

The Lycian Way in Türkiye is like a multiday trek through an open-air museum along the beach.

February 2, 2026 01:57 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.

Art + Culture

This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town, located in the city’s Fourth Ward, answers the question of what happened to Black Texans after Juneteenth and is home to seven UNESCO sites.

September 9, 2022 03:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Summer 2024

New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story

Writer Santi Elijah Holley heads to New Orleans to explore how the city’s latest offerings help tell a different, more inclusive story.

September 24, 2024 08:07 AM

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Santi Elijah Holley

Books

16 Books About the USA Every Traveler Should Read

These titles traverse the United States and uniquely capture a sense of place while exploring the country’s countless facets.

December 12, 2023 09:22 AM

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Shannon Reed

East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Cody - Wyoming - USA

Outdoor Adventure

4 Best Wyoming Mountain Towns to Visit for National Park and Wild West Adventures

These big little cities and frontier towns are great bases for exploring Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.

May 1, 2026 07:42 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

Longreads

The Texas Riding Club Keeping Black Cowboy Culture Alive

For the past 70 years, the Circle L 5 Riding Club in Fort Worth has been honoring the legacy of its forefathers.

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Weekend Getaways

Why Oceanside Is a Great Coastal Retreat a Quick Train Ride From L.A.

South of L.A., north of San Diego, right by Legoland, and on the Amtrak line—Oceanside is perfectly positioned for a weekend getaway on the coast.

August 13, 2021 02:35 PM

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Tim Chester

Festivals + Events

One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey

Newark, New Jersey, isn’t exactly known as a tourist hot spot—that’s just fine with Nomadness Fest.

September 8, 2022 01:25 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Family Travel

New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now

A new Marvel realm arrives—just in time for an influx of new visitors.

June 2, 2021 11:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

August 3, 2023 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Close-up of California driver's license.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can You Fly With an Expired Driver’s License?

Phone? Check. Deodorant? Check. ID? Uh-oh.

May 28, 2024 01:01 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotel News + Openings

How One Hospitality Group Is Reviving Classic Hotels in Beloved Summer Destinations

From Montauk to Jackson Hole, a new wave of hotel openings is bringing fresh energy to iconic destinations through design-rich spaces rooted in local character and lore.

May 27, 2026 01:39 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

COVID + Travel

Should I Go Home for the Holidays?

AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

December 10, 2020 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

From the Editor

Why I Remain Hopeful About the Future of Travel

One thing I’m sure of: Travel will return, and it can be better.

March 12, 2021 01:34 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

History + Culture

Hidden Tunnels and Civil War–Era Buildings Found Below Alcatraz Prison

Archeologists have discovered that San Francisco’s notorious prison was built directly on top of a military fort.

March 7, 2019 12:15 PM

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