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Left: Mexico City, Mexico — October 12, 2025: Editorial aerial view of the Nezahualcóyotl Fountain and Chapultepec Lake, with the Mexico City skyline visible in the background on a clear, bright morning; right: Mexico City, Mexico - March 26, 2026: Banorte Stadium is the new name for the historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, following its renovation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The World Cup Is Coming to Mexico City. Here’s How to Explore the City Away From the Crowds

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.

May 21, 2026 09:48 AM

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María Pellicer

Food + Drink

16 Delicious Pastries From Around the World

Eat your way around the world, one flaky, chewy pastry at a time.

December 10, 2020 02:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

The Future of Travel

U.K. Bans Gasoline and Diesel Car Sales by 2030

On November 17, Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial revolution.”

November 19, 2020 02:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Bars + Nightlife

The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris

The iconic vodka-tomato juice cocktail can trace its origins back to Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921. This week the bar is hosting centenary events to mark the cocktail’s landmark birthday.

December 15, 2021 03:32 PM

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Alex Turnbull

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 29 New World Heritage Sites to Its List of Landmarks

Here’s why these 2019 additions—from a sparkling wine region in Italy to an 18th-century walled city in India—deserve a spot on your must-travel list.

July 11, 2019 01:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

How to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Brooklyn

Kimberly Drew, who’s known for her work promoting Black artists, recommends her picks of Black-owned businesses in her Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood and beyond. Plus, some from AFAR

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Paula Apkan

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

Temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit in eastern England this week, shattering previous records as countries throughout Europe face dangerously hot weather.

July 19, 2022 04:48 PM

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Danica Kirka

A view of Marksburg Castle along the Rhine River in Germany

Family Travel

This Fun, Jam-Packed Itinerary Will Have Your Family Saying “Ja” to Germany

More than bratwurst and pretzels, delights like chocolate museums, UNESCO-recognized castles, and Roman ruins fill Germany to keep kids delighted on the ultimate family vacation.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

Person paddling out to the ocean on a surfboard

Islands

4 Beautiful Caribbean Islands Worth Visiting—No U.S. Passport Required

While you should definitely pack sunscreen, you can leave the passport at home.

January 23, 2025 01:12 PM

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Mariette Williams

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background

Hotels

Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers

At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.

May 17, 2024 03:24 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Viking river cruise ship on the Nile River in Egypt with lush shores and a smattering of building

Cruise News

Are Middle East Cruises Canceled? A Line-by-Line Breakdown

Here’s how cruise lines are handling sailings in the Middle East region during the Israel-Hamas War.

November 6, 2023 07:44 PM

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Fran Golden

A snowy landscape as seen through an igloo-style bubble hotel room, with a grey linen covered bed.

Outdoor Adventure

Hot Take: Glamping Is Better in the Winter

This winter, snuggle up in one of these insanely cozy bubbles, pods, cabins, and geodesic domes.

January 3, 2025 11:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

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