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Art + Culture

9 Ways to Avoid Offending Anyone When Traveling in Asia

It’s always a good idea to learn local etiquette before traveling somewhere unfamiliar.

February 20, 2024 12:59 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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What’s New In...

What’s New in Washington, D.C. This Fall

Don’t let election season scare you away: The nation’s capital has plenty of other exciting things to offer in the coming months.

October 9, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone

What you need to know about traveling with your cell phone to any destination, domestic or international.

December 13, 2023 01:59 PM

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Daniel Dumas

Art + Culture

6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

Great love stories don’t just unfold on the page or screen—they’re shaped by the places where they happen.

February 10, 2025 05:33 PM

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Becca Blond

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Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

In the Magazine

A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History

From brutalist architecture to conservation oases, Abu Dhabi has it all.

December 1, 2021 02:28 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Outdoor Adventure

9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Hotels We Love

These Are the 11 Best Hotels in Thailand

The top hotels in Thailand offer picturesque beaches, meaningful cultural encounters, delicious food, and eye-catching design.

February 11, 2025 01:34 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Hotel News + Openings

Under Canvas Is Adding New Glamping Cabins Near a National Park and Great Lake

Our favorite outdoorsy brand is upping its comfort game with these new hotels.

April 29, 2025 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Spring 2025

Is Social Media Travel Ruining Small Town Charm?

During a visit to her ancestral hometown, our columnist considers the aesthetic homogenization that threatens to consume it—and what that means for the world.

April 25, 2025 03:19 PM

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Latria Graham

Art + Culture

5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

A port town on the island of Crete in Greece with colorful buildings and a waterfront lined with small boats and outdoor dining terraces

Cruise

This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean

A new generation of expedition cruise ships are bringing a completely reimagined style of cruising to the Mediterranean.

September 19, 2024 06:27 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Travel Tips + Etiquette

“Solo Travel, Together” Might Just Be Our Favorite New Trip Idea

Group travel or solo travel? Believe it or not, there’s a new hybrid in town.

August 12, 2025 03:56 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Summer 2023

Experience Nairobi’s Thriving Art Scene Without Leaving Your Hotel

At a boutique hotel in Nairobi, guests get a front-row seat to the city’s thriving creative scene.

September 16, 2023 06:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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