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AFAR Is Too White—and We Plan to Change That

Our company is committed to racial justice, and this is our pledge.

June 5, 2020 04:23 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Restaurants + Cafés

Some of the Freshest Sushi in New York Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Fish from Tokyo’s world-famous seafood market heads straight to Newark International Airport on a nonstop United Airlines flight—and it’s served inside the terminal.

December 11, 2017 05:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

Sweden’s Magical Midsommar Festival Is Straight out of a Fairy Tale

Photographer Michelle Bablitz journeyed to the small town of Enviken, Sweden, to witness the country’s most iconic celebration of summer.

June 2, 2017 08:13 PM

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Kendyl Kearly

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Swim With Whale Sharks

Get ready for a huge dose of perspective.

June 27, 2017 10:58 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Epic Trips

8 Luxurious Eco-Resorts Made for Unplugging

From an Argentine wine getaway to a Tesla-powered resort in Fiji, these resorts make going green even more glam.

February 8, 2018 02:00 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Epic Trips

This Mobile Bubble Is the Dreamiest Way to See the Northern Lights

You’ve never slept under the stars like this.

November 29, 2016 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Photo Essays

8 Photos That Showcase the Dreams and Fears of Refugee Children

Through his series of theatrical photographs, Patrick Willocq gives a voice to refugee children from Burundi and Syria.

February 15, 2017 08:44 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

UNESCO World Heritage

The Best Way to Adjust to Expat Life in Asia Is This Obscure Irish Sport

Move over, Guinness—Ireland’s most popular export to Asia is a little-known sport called Gaelic football.

March 6, 2018 05:26 PM

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Edna Zhou

History + Culture

7 Free Travel Journals to Dive Into

Under-the-radar publications to explore over the holidays

November 18, 2016 08:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Tokyo This Spring

If you like art, flowers, fireflies, or sumo wrestling, it’s Tokyo time.

April 2, 2019 03:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The Influencer: Clare Vivier, Designer

Where to go in California, according to handbag entrepreneur and Los Angeles resident Clare Vivier.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Epic Trips

The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides

With women’s adventure travel on the rise, we asked the experts about the next must-see spots to hike, climb, and connect with culture.

April 22, 2020 07:28 PM

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Sara Button

Food + Drink

6 Can’t-Miss Experiences on This Olive-Obsessed Japanese Island

Olive fanatics rejoice: Shodoshima, an off-the-beaten-path island in southern Japan, is a haven for all things olive (there’s even an olive theme park!).

March 11, 2019 03:37 PM

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Laura Martin

Festivals + Events

The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

January 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

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