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Where to Find London’s Hottest New Restaurants, Art Exhibitions, and West End Shows

Highlights for the rest of 2024 include Adrien Brody at Donmar Warehouse and new offerings from Michelin-starred restaurant patron and chef Jason Atherton.

August 20, 2024 11:17 AM

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Nori Jemil

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Lounge area at the Capital One Lounge at Dulles

Air Travel News

Homemade Pop Tarts and Midcentury Design: Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport that’s open to all.

September 6, 2023 05:21 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will debut an exhibit that explores both the triumphs and challenges of Black American filmmakers.

Art + Culture

Five Essential Exhibits Worth Traveling for This Summer and Beyond

Build an entire itinerary around these groundbreaking exhibits and anticipated museum openings.

July 21, 2022 10:52 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Emily Nyrop

Museums + Galleries

Baltimore Museum of Art Will Only Showcase and Collect Works by Women in 2020

The initiative, called “2020 Vision,” is part of the museum’s efforts to expand its presentations of female artists and artists of color.

November 20, 2019 06:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The World’s Best Vineyard Is All About Modern Architecture, Mountain Views (and Great Wine, of Course)

A family-run spot in Argentina’s Uco Valley came out on top of the inaugural top 50 list, according to a group of 500 global wine experts.

July 10, 2019 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Long security lines at Denver International Airport

Air Travel News

TSA Agents Will Finally Be Getting Paid Again, But Challenges for U.S. Airports Remain

The fact that TSA agents will finally get paychecks again is not likely to be a silver bullet following weeks of chaos at the country’s airports.

March 30, 2026 05:38 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This One Travel Hack Will Slow Down Your Vacation and Give You Stunning Images

Researchers and National Geographic photographers are teaching people how to take better photos, be more mindful, shift their focus, and enjoy vacations more.

August 4, 2025 04:00 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Air Travel News

European Airlines Cancel Thousands of Winter Flights as Demand Slumps

Lufthansa Group alone is dropping 33,000 flights from its January and February schedule.

January 4, 2022 06:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

Josephine Baker Becomes First Black Woman Inducted at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer and activist has received France’s highest honor, joining French luminaries such as Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo.

November 30, 2021 07:28 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley

National Parks

How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

Boston Logan International Airport, Boston, United States

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