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Summer 2023

Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories?

Museums play a powerful role in sharing knowledge and culture. How can we best engage with them, given ethical concerns about the acquisition of artifacts?

August 24, 2023 10:45 AM

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Latria Graham

Outdoor Adventure

How the Alpine Designers of Bregenzerwald Let Nature Lead the Way

For the sustainably minded craftspeople in Austria’s most design-forward region, the forest has been a source of inspiration for centuries.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

Packing Tips + Gear

10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish

Once the butt of the joke, fanny packs are back upfront.

September 5, 2024 11:11 AM

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Courtney Holden

A man in a wheelchair moves to the lift of a specialized vehicle.

Accessible Travel

How to Rent a Wheelchair-Accessible Van

These six tips include how to rent a van with the right bells and whistles and why airport pickup and drop-off can be deal-breakers.

December 3, 2024 08:25 AM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

Where to Travel Next

Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums

Tempting dishes, inventive cocktails, and several art exhibits await travelers.

August 28, 2024 05:15 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Art + Architecture

How Denver Became the Surprising Street Art Capital of the Country

Once frowned upon, the street art scene in fast-growing Denver is booming, with its colorful, captivating murals now a major draw for visitors to the city.

September 2, 2019 09:51 AM

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Heather Balogh Rochfort

Festivals + Events

Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More

From one of the biggest Pride parties in North Carolina to a food fest planned by James Beard winners, Asheville delivers a full year of events to plan around.

November 10, 2023 02:40 PM

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Jenn Rice

Books

Author Brandon Presser on the Pacific’s Most Remote and Infamous Islands

All about the ill-fated voyage of the HMS “Bounty,” how Presser spent six weeks on the Pitcairn Islands, and the finer points of free tropical fruit.

June 7, 2022 11:35 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Quizzes

Quiz: What’s Your Post-Pandemic Travel Style?

Take Designer Sarah Flint’s quiz to guarantee that—when you’re ready to travel again—your next trip is a dream trip, plus get $50 off a pair of shoes to bring with you.

Sponsored by Sarah Flint

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Air Travel News

New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities

If adopted, the new rules will provide passengers who rely on wheelchairs with several new rights, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells AFAR.

March 5, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Where to Travel Next

A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State

From small town getaways to big city lights, these are the best places to visit in Texas.

December 23, 2023 03:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Aboard an accessible catamaran off of Miami, Florida

Travel for Good

Florida Wants to Be a Leader in Accessible Travel. Is It?

In recent years, the state has invested significantly in accessible tourism.

October 19, 2022 11:13 AM

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Victoria M. Walker

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Minneapolis This Fall

One of the country’s most anticipated Indigenous restaurants leads a revival of the Midwestern city’s diverse food scene.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Andrew Parks

America 250

Now Is the Time to Travel in the United States

Consider this your guide to the boldest, artsiest, buzziest, friendliest, tastiest things going on in all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

July 14, 2025 08:30 AM

Longreads

Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone

Since 2010, Docastaway has sent travelers to deserted islands with no training, no company, and few supplies. And business is booming.

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

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