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History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Natural Wonders

Montana’s Medicine Rocks State Park Is Now a Dark Sky Sanctuary

Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park also earned an International Dark-Sky Association designation in December.

January 5, 2021 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Patrons at Keys in Los Angeles on March 7, 2025.

Art + Culture

The Storied Past, Exciting Present, and Changing Future of L.A.'s Sunset Strip

West Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Strip builds on its legacy with a host of new musical offerings.

March 18, 2025 02:25 PM

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Edmund Vallance

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

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Trains

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A backcountry skier on a ridge in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.

Fall 2025

This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches

In the Balkans, photographer Kari Medig captures the beauty of a unique ski culture.

October 15, 2025 11:45 AM

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Naomi Tomky

Teexeeshe’ Jones-Scott, Tsinte Steinruck, Ch’vski Jones-Scott, Delaina Bommelyn, and Allie Castellaw pictured in their Ch’a~lh wvn Srdee-yvn (Flower Dance) regalia in Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation.

Spring 2023

Project 562 Will Make You Change the Way You See Native America

For over a decade, Matika Wilbur traveled North America with the intention to photograph all of the continent’s tribal nations.

April 25, 2023 03:08 PM

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Matika Wilbur

Cherry blossoms in Central Park, New York City.

Overtourism has led to housing shortages and culture loss in the capital. Here are tips to be a more responsible traveler in Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

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Travel for Good

These BIPOC-Owned Businesses Are Thriving in Napa Valley

Several entrepreneurs have helped change the face and the landscape of the region.

March 14, 2023 07:10 PM

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J’nai Gaither

Cruise News

On the Longest-Ever U.S. River Cruise, Visit 20 States in 60 Days

The grandiose river journey combines sailings along the Columbia River in the West, the Mississippi River through the heart of the country, and the Eastern Seaboard.

April 7, 2023 11:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu

Immerse yourself in panoramic railway views thanks to glass domes, skylights, and observation cars.

August 26, 2025 02:09 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

International Beaches

Enjoy Pink-Sand Beaches and Snorkel to Shipwrecks on This Island Territory

Where to find Bermuda’s plentiful pink stretches and snorkeling hot spots.

January 10, 2025 02:53 PM

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Sandy Allen

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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