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Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s Iconic Suitcases Just Got a Major Upgrade

The redesign includes sturdier trolly handles, more pockets, and seven new colors.

August 1, 2023 06:34 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

They Used to Be Places Just for Women. Now They’re UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

By the 13th century, many major European cities had established beguinages, or enclosed communities for women looking to live in relative freedom. What remains of them today?

March 8, 2024 09:55 AM

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Melissa Febos

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

rider on horseback in arena with crowd in background

Longreads

This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance

Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.

November 25, 2024 08:51 AM

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Kate Nelson

Tips + News

Where U.S. Travelers Would Go if Time and Money Were No Object

A recent survey queried American travelers about their dream destinations, what drives them to travel, and how much they’re willing to sacrifice to hit the road.

May 20, 2019 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ

Epic Trips

Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo

Use this local’s guide for hotels, restaurants, and more to plan a trip to Gozo, one of Malta’s sister islands, known for its authenticity.

The designation is given to destinations with exceptional night sky visibility, allowing for incredible views of the stars and other astronomical phenomena.

March 14, 2024 01:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

With views of the Williamsburg and Manhattan skylines, Penny Williamsburg’s rooftop bar ElNico has one of the best new outdoor spaces in the city.

Stay Here Next

An Art-Focused Hotel—With an Incredible Rooftop—Opens in Brooklyn

A new Williamsburg hotel brings an art-forward focus to the neighborhood.

July 19, 2023 01:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

AFAR Advisor

Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?

The Peninsula Hotels group is experimenting with “Peninsula Time” to break out of the morning check-in mold.

February 5, 2021 09:06 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What You Need to Know Before Winetasting in Napa Valley

What to expect, where to go, and how to get around on your next visit to California’s wine capital

May 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel gives us the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life— and to treat them with dignity.

Winter 2024

What Should I Do When Someone Approaches Me for Money While I’m Traveling?

Our debut advice column examines an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

May 31, 2023 05:43 PM

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Anu Taranath

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Paris, the Best Places to Visit in France This Year

France can capture your heart in a week but takes a lifetime to truly explore.

July 2, 2024 09:55 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

A ship anchored in the bay of a mountainous island in Indonesia

Cruise

This Remote Archipelago Has Become a Secret Hot Spot for Dreamy Island Cruises

It’s the perfect way to fully get off the grid.

November 8, 2024 12:21 PM

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Chris Dong

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