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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do Travelers Really Need Emergency Medical Insurance?

Illness or injury on vacation in a foreign country can be financially ruinous at best and life-threatening at worst.

December 6, 2017 05:29 PM

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David K. Gibson

Health + Wellness

How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling

After hitting museums, hiking, biking, and touring, your feet deserve a mini spa treatment.

August 8, 2017 11:49 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Food + Drink

The True Tale of Mexico City’s Most Delectable Street Food Snack

Tacos al pastor are a serious source of pride in Mexico’s capital. Here’s what you need to know to track down the tastiest tacos on your next trip—plus how to create them at home.

December 5, 2017 07:00 PM

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Francine Prose

Air Travel News

New Aviation Regulations Could Mean Even Smaller Airplane Seats

As testing gets under way to determine whether aircraft seats are safe at their current dimensions, consumer advocates are worried seats could actually get more cramped as a result.

October 4, 2019 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

There’s Still Time to Get (or Keep) Elite Status—Here’s How

Our points and miles expert shares tips for eking out those last-minute elite qualifying miles before December 31.

December 5, 2017 05:25 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Weekend Getaways

The Greatest Mountain Town You’ve Never Heard Of

This under-the-radar retreat has good food and incredible access to nature.

January 31, 2017 11:50 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise

Casco Viejo’s renaissance is Panama City’s best-kept secret.

June 14, 2016 06:54 PM

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Erum Jilani

In the Magazine

How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida

Rahawa Haile grew up surrounded by the beauty and kitsch of South Florida. Now she returns and wonders what happens when the places we love start to disappear.

January 22, 2019 07:00 PM

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Rahawa Haile

Expedition Cruises

Dreamy, Over-the-Top Trips for 2021

With vaccines on the horizon, now is the time to dream big for next year.

January 8, 2021 02:48 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Outdoor Adventure

Why Winging It Behind the Wheel Is the Best Way to See Sweden

With paper map and film camera in hand, an AFAR editor discovers the benefits of a tech-free road trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Road Trips

It’s Easier Than You Think to Adventure With an Airstream

Don’t be intimidated—hitting the road with a gorgeous, gleaming Airstream in tow is an unforgettable experience, and one that’s sure to stop traffic (in a good way).

June 25, 2018 08:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Quizzes

Travel Knowledge Test: U.S. State Flags

July 1, 2015 05:05 PM

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Samantha Juda

Train Travel

On the Rocky Mountaineer Train, Seeing the West—and Taking It Slow

Aboard the new luxury train that travels through some of the most scenic landscapes in Utah and Colorado.

October 1, 2021 11:38 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Hotels

Thomas Keller’s French Laundry to Open a Hotel

The chef joins the ranks of other restaurants opening hotels in wine country.

January 27, 2017 02:35 PM

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Matt Villano

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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