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Hiking + Cycling

Now Is Your Chance to Bike Across the Country

Search and State’s (new) annual cross-country ride is about to kick off, and you’re welcome to join.

May 31, 2017 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

UNESCO World Heritage

Europe’s Lesser-Visited UNESCO Sites Are Easier Than Ever to Explore

A new online platform spotlights UNESCO World Heritage sites across Europe where you’ll encounter fascinating histories—and fewer crowds.

September 19, 2018 05:09 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

What to Know About the Latest Europe Travel Alert

The U.S. State Department’s new travel alert comes just before peak season

May 3, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

What Ants Are Teaching Us About Boarding Airplanes

By studying the insects’ ability to cover ground and avoid obstacles with uncanny efficiency, airlines are learning how to get passengers into their seats—and in the air—quicker.

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

A London Bar Will Pay You to Travel the World and Drink Gin

Sponsored by Corinthia London

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

Festivals + Events

Striking J’ouvert Celebration Portraits From Grenada

Photographer Wayne Lawrence captures the raw and vivid predawn revelry of J’ouvert.

February 12, 2020 09:48 AM

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Sara Button

Travel for Good

Ethical Travel Is Hard to Get Right: Here Are 5 Questions You Need to Consider

We certainly mean well when we buy carbon offsets or volunteer at overseas orphanages. But are we actually making a positive impact? Five ethicists confront the tough questions.

April 2, 2019 04:47 PM

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Anna Vodicka

The Future of Travel

What Is an Immunity Passport—and Do I Need One to Travel?

As destinations open their borders and travel slowly resumes, the health of visitors and citizens in the age of coronavirus remains a concern.

May 18, 2020 04:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Work for Doctors Without Borders

From fighting Ebola to dealing with the refugee crisis, this doctor has seen it all. This is what his life is like.

September 13, 2017 04:52 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

AFAR Readers Reveal Their Favorite U.S. Airports

We asked you to tell us which airports you love, and Atlanta, Portland, and Raleigh-Durham topped the lists.

October 31, 2018 03:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How Porto Is Reinventing Its Most Famous Drink

Plain old port may be your grandfather’s drink, but port cocktails? Well, that’s something you can happily claim as your own.

November 20, 2018 06:05 PM

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Stephanie Cain

Style + Design

The Coolest Things to Do in Paris During Fashion Week

It’s possible to experience the excitement of Paris Fashion Week without ever stepping foot inside a show.

January 24, 2019 01:08 PM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

How to Catch the Gorgeous Monarch Butterfly Migration Season before It's Over

Natural Wonders

How to Catch the Monarch Butterfly Migration Before It’s Over

It’s a magical event to witness—and a great excuse to explore Mexico off the beaten path.

March 7, 2016 07:33 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

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