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Summer 2022

What Chinatown Means to America—and to Me

In the wake of a nationwide surge of anti-Asian hate crimes, writer Bonnie Tsui reflects on the resiliency of Chinatowns.

September 13, 2022 03:37 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

Outdoor Adventure

9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Food + Drink

Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive

Food writer Luisa Weiss shares the importance of coffee and cake culture in Germany, plus the best recipes to bake at home right now

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

TSA Checkpoint Waiting Times Soar as Staffing Shortages Spread

With TSA officers continuing to call in sick due to the government shutdown, air travelers experience hour-plus waits at security checkpoints.

January 15, 2019 08:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Art + Culture

12 Movies Set in Tokyo to Stream Right Now

If you’re longing for a trip to Tokyo, get a shot of Japanese culture by watching these movies—from anime to film festival favorites—all set in the capital city.

May 15, 2020 05:30 PM

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Staff

Hotels We Love

Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels

From longevity-focused retreats to urban resorts with serious spa programs, France’s top hotels for wellness prioritize results-driven wellness shaped by tradition.

January 20, 2026 10:54 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

Natural Wonders

Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse

New sailing options from Tahiti will finally offer travelers a way to experience the remote island, a newly designated astronomical reserve.

April 9, 2019 11:48 AM

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Brandon Presser

Travel Tips + Etiquette

In Sweden, a 72-Hour Cure for All That Ails You

Now you can spend three days in a glass cabin as part of an ingenious stress-mitigation experiment.

October 18, 2017 08:37 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help Wine Country Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in California’s fire-ravaged Napa and Sonoma counties

October 17, 2017 01:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

Why Outdoor Adventure Seekers are Flocking to Dominica

Both on land and at sea, Dominica serves up endless opportunities for outdoor fun.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

History + Culture

Here’s Why Bermuda Is the Perfect Winter Adventure Getaway

Mild weather and clear water make for thrilling outdoor adventures all winter long.

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