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A nomadic Raute man carving a bowl while another man watches.

Art + Culture

A Quest to Find the Raute, the Last Nomads of Nepal

A writer sets out on a journey to find Nepal’s elusive Raute nomads—and to buy a wooden bowl from them.

November 1, 2022 01:54 PM

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Eileen McDougall

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Weekend Getaways

3 Weekend Getaways From Sydney

Whether you have one night or four to explore the region outside Sydney, these three weekend trips will give you nature, nurture, and wine in spades.

February 25, 2021 08:25 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

What Happens When You Skip Your Connecting Flight?

It’s called skiplagging, a travel hack that some fliers use to score cheaper airfares. Here are the airlines’ policies regarding the practice.

July 18, 2023 07:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter Sports

Where to Find the Best Après-Ski in the U.S.

There’s a memorable evening scene for every kind of traveler.

November 20, 2023 11:50 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Santiago Calatrava-designed Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge spans Dallas’ Trinity River.

Art + Culture

What a Local Artist Loves Most About Dallas

From eating tacos at a gas station to visiting an under-the-radar museum, art photographer Daniel J. Hale shares his favorite things to do and see in the city.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Where to Travel Next

Horseback Riding Returns to Catalina Island After an 18-Year Hiatus

Guided rides are back on the California island, offering a unique way to explore and a dose of cowboy culture.

April 15, 2026 01:32 PM

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Keri Bridgwater

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay

Art + Culture

Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive

Discovering the artsy, innovative local community in the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories

October 22, 2025 07:36 AM

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Tim Chester

Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.

Hotels

The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World

These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.

June 13, 2024 08:00 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

A high view of bridges over a river leading to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Road Trips

This U.S. Road Trip Is Full of Small Towns, Mountains, and Stargazing

Slow down and explore charming towns, scenic hikes, and dark skies across West Virginia.

Sponsored by West Virginia Department of Tourism

Left: Gwangjang Market;right: Changdeokgung, royal palace in Seoul, Secret garden

Family Travel

Ancient Palaces, a Cat Café, and KPop Demon Hunters—the Perfect Family Travel Itinerary for South Korea

My kids wanted to go to Japan. We took them to South Korea instead—and our timing was “Golden.” Here’s our parent- and kid-approved itinerary for exploring Seoul and Jeju Island.

February 3, 2026 11:13 AM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Monument to Activist Ida B. Wells Unveiled in Chicago

Wells, born enslaved in 1862 in Mississippi, became a newspaper editor and was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer in 2020 for her reporting on the lynching of African Americans.

July 2, 2021 04:45 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior

Epic Trips

This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs

Fossil-rich Wyoming draws amateur paleontologists from all over the world. Jean-Pierre Cavigelli shows them how it’s done.

April 9, 2026 03:15 PM

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Leilani Marie Labong

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