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Trains

8 Exciting New Sleeper Train Routes Launching Across Europe

Paris to the Alps, Rome to Munich, Amsterdam to Milan—combining overnight accommodation and transport in one, night trains are the smart, scenic, and fun way to travel throughout Europe.

December 8, 2025 06:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

A view of Villarrica Lake and a snow-covered moutain behind it in Pucón, Chile

Road Trips

Road Trip Through Chile’s Stunning Lake District

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

Sponsored by Sernatur Chile

Tips + News

Italy’s Top Museums Have Reopened Without Crowds

Thanks to limited capacities and a lack of international tourists, Italians are finally getting to enjoy world-renowned art at a more leisurely pace after three months of lockdown.

June 3, 2020 04:13 PM

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Trisha Thomas

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Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

two men standing at a long bar waiting for service from the bartender at the United lounge in Newark Airport

Air Travel News

A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport

Here’s an initial peek at the first and largest lounge in Newark’s new Terminal A.

July 25, 2023 03:44 PM

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Tiana Attride

Epic Trips

An Awe-Inspiring Trip Through the Tasmanian Wilderness

Explore the natural beauty of Australia’s island state and come away with a better appreciation of the environment.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

Colombia's coffee-growing region is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to Travel Next

From Coffee Tours to Scaling a 7,000-Foot Rock: 7 Must-Do Activities on a Trip to Colombia

While one visit merely scratches Colombia’s surface, we all need to start somewhere—right?

November 30, 2022 11:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Road Trips

Three Dream Road Trips to Las Vegas for Culture Lovers

Enjoy art, history, and the great outdoors on these overground journeys from Western cities to The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Cities We Love

7 Things to See at Seattle’s Expanded Pike Place Market

There are several new reasons to explore the iconic market.

June 28, 2017 12:49 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now

The city’s bars, coffee shops, and famous live music venues are open for business.

July 8, 2021 06:49 PM

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Jessie Beck

Books

17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World

In London, Paris, Porto, and beyond, these independent shops should be required stops on any bibliophile’s travel itinerary.

July 19, 2024 06:56 AM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Savor Asia like a Local with these Can’t-Miss Food Tours

Explore Asia’s markets, restaurants, and ingredients in a whole new way—with a food expert.

July 22, 2019 02:41 PM

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