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The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8

If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.

September 12, 2024 12:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Two Buddhist monks walk together in the courtyard of a mountain monastery in Bhutan; the exterior is decorated with painted woodcarvings.

Spring 2026

The Busy Person’s Guide to Slow Travel: 20 Thoughtful Trips for Every Type of Traveler

Trip ideas for staying in the moment, from a music-focused itinerary in the American South to an English garden tour (with plenty of stopping to smell the roses).

April 24, 2026 10:31 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

City Centre Motel During Vancouver Mural Festival 2022

Cities We Love

Get Inspired in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Neighborhood

Visiting this Pacific Northwest gem reveals a concentration of creativity in Van City.

December 6, 2022 11:53 AM

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Ann Shields

Mountains surrounding the town of Grindewald, Switzerland.

Art + Culture

15 Star Wars Filming Locations Worth a Visit

It turns out the “Star Wars” galaxy isn’t terribly far, far away.

August 18, 2023 02:16 PM

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Kyle N. Ormiston

A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand

The new Destination Thailand Visa will allow remote workers to stay for up to five years. Here’s what you need to know.

June 19, 2024 09:08 AM

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Bailey Berg

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

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

Ambitious young Thais are driving a creative reawakening in one of the world’s most visited cities.

December 1, 2022 09:01 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Winter Sports

Bjarke Ingels Group’s Power Plant Topped With a Ski Slope Is Now Open

In a country with no mountains, Copenhagen turned its eco-friendly CopenHill power plant into a ski slope for the masses.

October 8, 2019 12:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Calanais Standing Stones situated in something of a circle surrounding by green grass and a blue sky with clouds overhead

The new short-term visa scheme is expected to be rolled out by the end of 2023.

July 17, 2023 03:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

A blue and grey train traveling along coastal tracks, with ocean and beach grass on one side and trees in the background

Trains

You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.

Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.

May 14, 2026 05:06 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The Lil Wrangler kids' club at Brush Creek Ranch is a standout experience for families.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in the U.S.

Urban escapes, dude ranches, island retreats, and more: This list of the top 15 family-friendly hotels across the United States is your go-to guide for a multigenerational getaway.

June 10, 2024 12:18 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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