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How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide

Three women in African Bush Camps’ training program share how they’re entering one of safari’s most male-dominated professions.

March 13, 2026 06:49 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix

Cruise

The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Colorful people fill the streets in the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade.

Cities We Love

What to Eat, See, and Do When Exploring Toronto’s Little Jamaica Neighborhood

Here’s what to eat and do in this lively and historical area.

August 2, 2023 02:10 PM

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Natalie Preddie

People swimming in blue water surrounded by limestone

Where to Travel Next

What to Know About Cenotes and Where to Find Them

The history—and controversy—surrounding one of Mexico’s most popular landforms.

July 31, 2023 09:07 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

December 5, 2022 07:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

This Italian Valley Has Just Been Awarded a Top Stargazing Award

In northern Italy, a new planetarium will deliver a memorable view of the Milky Way.

September 18, 2020 03:02 PM

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Tim Chester

Epic Trips

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is a Real-Life Time Machine

An elegant journey on Europe’s most iconic train takes a traveler into the past. But not the one she imagined.

October 7, 2019 04:20 PM

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Sara Button

Travel for Good

Make Your Next Hotel Stay in California Count—for You and the Destination

Kind Traveler launches first statewide regenerative travel initiative to help travelers give back to communities across California.

January 26, 2023 05:54 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Tips + News

Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

December 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

April 16, 2021 04:05 PM

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Lora Shinn

This public space at the Raffles Jaipur in Rajasthan has large palm trees and scalloped arches, with a gold fountain at its center.

Stay Here Next

This Palatial New Hotel in Rajasthan Is Fit for a Queen

The Raffles Jaipur delivers a royal-feeling stay in an opulent palace built for the modern era.

October 4, 2024 01:36 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Air Travel News

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.

June 26, 2020 01:56 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

U.S. Beaches

The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina

Get ready for some incredible sunrises.

October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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