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Winter 2022

6 Voluntourism Trips That Help You Give Back

Imagine sharing your skill set with locals while on vacation—and learning from them at the same time. These travel experiences empower everyone involved.

November 12, 2021 11:12 AM

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Holly Tuppen

Art + Architecture

A New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Is Coming to Los Angeles in May

The exhibition includes 18 pieces and immersive installations that showcase some of the Japanese artist’s most recognizable works and his signature dreamy, anime-inspired style.

April 6, 2022 01:40 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The Colorado Ski Lodge Gets a Makeover

Breckenridge’s Gravity Haus features a modern look—and ethos. Is this the new face of mountain lodging?

October 8, 2020 05:40 PM

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Rich Beattie

Hiking among Asheville’s gorgeous landscapes is a popular pastime among travelers and locals alike.

Where to Travel Next

The Ultimate BIPOC Guide to the Outdoors in Asheville

Enjoy a cultural journey through Asheville’s natural beauty with these travel tips for outdoor adventures.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Cortina Jenelle Caldwell

UNESCO World Heritage

Strict New Rules Make It More Difficult to Visit Machu Picchu

Peruvian authorities recently unveiled an updated ticketing system for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage site in an effort to address overcrowding.

January 14, 2019 02:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train

From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.

November 24, 2025 03:10 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Home Workouts to Stay Sane and Fit While You’re Stuck Inside

Health + Wellness

Stay in Shape While Traveling—No Gym Required—With These Hotel Room Friendly Exercises

Whether you’re limited to your living room or a hotel room, there are countless ways to build strength, stamina, and flexibility with little or no equipment.

April 21, 2020 02:53 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

The World’s Best Travel Shoe Is a Slipper From Denmark

From home to hotel and back again, Glerups’s colorful slippers, shoes, and boots are a walk on the woolly side.

December 10, 2019 06:17 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hiking + Cycling

This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.

October 31, 2025 12:56 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

AFAR Company Updates

AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.

At the event, we explored questions like how we define luxury in 2016 and which values increasingly unite travelers worldwide

June 8, 2016 06:00 PM

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Kate Appleton

Other

How to Make the Best 2016 Travel Resolution

AFAR staffers have some inspirational goals this year

December 11, 2015 06:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship

Eager to get back on a ship? While we wait for the cruising seas to calm, get your fill of ocean adventures through these 8 novels and nonfiction books.

May 3, 2021 03:14 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Other

California’s Most Exciting Arts Scene Is Hiding in Laguna Beach

Originally founded as an arts colony, Laguna Beach continues to draw art lovers with its many galleries, museums, festivals, and public artworks.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne

Krug Champagne has teamed with the luxury retreat Blackberry Farm to make Smoky Mountain summer evenings even sweeter.

May 30, 2019 10:13 AM

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Ann Shields

Art + Culture

Noah’s Ark Replica Attraction Opens Near Cincinnati

It even has details about how Noah fed, cared for, and cleaned up after the animals.

July 14, 2016 08:08 PM

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Matt Villano

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