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Nicodemus, Kansas. A colony of free African Americans. Homesteaders ca. 1880-1890s

See Where Black Emigrants Forged a New Path on the American Frontier

The history of the American West is often whitewashed, but these museums, monuments, and historic sites help preserve a significant chapter.

April 8, 2026 11:35 AM

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Yolanda Evans

Natural Wonders

How to Explore Patagonia off the Beaten Track

The three jagged peaks towering over a turqouise lake in Torres del Paine may be one of the most iconic images associated with Patagonia, but there’s so much more to the region.

November 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Stacey McKenna

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.

Off The Tourist Trail

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

The exterior of Château du Sureau at dusk

Stay Here Next

This Beloved Hotel Near Yosemite Is Now an Exciting Dining Destination

With the appointment of a celebrated new chef, Château du Sureau is offering your next great meal.

October 11, 2023 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

National Parks

Most of Yellowstone to Reopen Within 2 Weeks—to a Limited Number of Visitors

Portions of the national park along its southern loop roads will reopen on June 22, but some of the recovery efforts could take months, if not longer.

June 21, 2022 04:13 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Where to Go in Spring

6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States

Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.

February 24, 2023 12:19 PM

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Terry Ward

the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.

Cities We Love

5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine

Argentina’s capital city has something for everyone. But these five are a little less expected than the usuals.

July 26, 2024 09:02 AM

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Billie Cohen

Family Travel

9 Last-Minute Summer Family Getaways in the U.S.

Fall is around the corner, but there’s still time to take the kids somewhere special.

July 29, 2021 05:20 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

A skier in black pants and a grey t-shirt flying down the slopes, with pine trees in the background

Winter Sports

6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing

Beyond late-season skiing and snowboarding, these mountains go all out with music, festivals, and competitions.

February 28, 2025 02:32 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Travel for Good

Can the Maldives and Caribbean Islands Encourage Tourism While Safeguarding the Environment?

The world’s island nations are the most vulnerable to climate change but also the most dependent on tourism revenue.

September 27, 2021 04:32 PM

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Mallika Sen

Shakti Himalaya's Prana Lodge with glass walls, lit from inside

Stay Here Next

This New, 7-Suite Himalayan Mountain Lodge Pairs Trekking With High-End Hospitality

Shakti Himalaya’s guided walking trips in India’s Kumaon Himalayas culminate at the new Prana Lodge, where days on the trail give way to fireside evenings and mountain views.

May 19, 2026 05:34 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

In the Magazine

This Misunderstood Romanian Region Is Known as “Europe’s Yellowstone”

Nature and tradition thrive in one of Europe’s last wild regions—Transylvania.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Keith Drew

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

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