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July 31, 2017 04:08 PM

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Greg Sullivan

History + Culture

These Colorful Photographs Provide a Stunning Portrait of Daily Life in Sub-Saharan Africa

Photographer Jessica Antola’s first monograph is a compelling look at everyday living in seven African countries.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Maggie Fuller

6 Cheeses That Require a Flight (and Maybe Even a Hike) to Find

Food + Drink

6 Rare Cheeses Worth Traveling For

From China’s best bleu to an alpine Swiss, these cheeses are worth traveling for.

April 14, 2017 12:31 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Autumn

Six reasons fall is the season to visit the legendary wine region.

September 2, 2019 09:50 AM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

Safari

4 Great Countries in Africa for Your First Safari

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.

June 28, 2022 05:40 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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

Hotels

Best BVI Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Known for their friendly service, locally inspired decor, sustainable measures, and more, these 10 properties will get you closer to the real BVI.

June 1, 2021 05:21 PM

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Lori A. May

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

Meet the Woman Behind Maui’s Best Doughnuts

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

November 14, 2019 06:43 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Health + Wellness

How Arizona Became America’s Wellness Travel Destination

The Grand Canyon State has become know for its hot springs, spa treatments, even vortex experiences.

January 14, 2020 12:07 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

History + Culture

How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition

In the Italian island’s cobblestoned capital, a centuries-old craft has few remaining practitioners.

April 13, 2020 01:15 PM

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Jessica Vincent

Winter Sports

Bjarke Ingels Group’s Power Plant Topped With a Ski Slope Is Now Open

In a country with no mountains, Copenhagen turned its eco-friendly CopenHill power plant into a ski slope for the masses.

October 8, 2019 12:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tips + News

Italy Signals It Will Reopen to U.S. Travelers in June

Italy’s Foreign Affairs Minister Luigi Di Maio said the goal is for quarantine-free travel from the United States to begin next month.

May 13, 2021 02:35 PM

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Michelle Baran

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