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Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars

A Brooklyn wine bar owned by LCD Soundsystem’s frontman and a restaurant 30 miles outside of the city both earned stars in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide New York City.

October 24, 2019 12:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

The 12 Best Places to Visit in Colorado, in Every Season

The state’s spectacular mountains, cities, parks, and preserves await—whatever the season.

September 23, 2023 08:05 AM

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Kelly Bastone

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

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

National Parks

Yellowstone Is More Popular Than Ever—Here’s How to Enjoy It Without the Crowds

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

March 9, 2022 06:26 PM

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Amy S. Eckert

Food + Drink

A Barbecue-and-Brewery Tour of Kansas City

Pair burnt ends with craft beers for a delicious way to experience KC.

May 25, 2021 12:47 PM

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Pete Dulin

Stay Here Next

Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here

This Scandinavian-inspired retreat in a quiet corner of the central Catskills exudes calm.

April 21, 2023 11:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Astrotourism

6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus

You don’t have to go too far from civilization to see maximum constellations.

February 19, 2026 03:13 PM

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Olivia Young

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A curved and elevated stretch of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Oregon, an abandoned railroad bed traversing foggy fields and forests.

Outdoor Adventure

33.5 Miles Were Just Added to The Country’s National Trails System

Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.

June 5, 2024 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A female tourist stands in front of a Mexican pyramid

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Mexico?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit Mexico by land, sea, and air.

January 3, 2025 10:46 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 1, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

For 30 Hours, Graduate Hotels Is Offering Rooms for $30 per Night

The sale starts on May 25 at noon Eastern Time.

May 23, 2022 08:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An outdoor lounge area at Saruni Basecamp with two guests and a star guide.

Hotels

Dark Skies and Wild Nights: This New Safari Camp in Kenya Lets You Sleep Under the Stars

At this new safari camp in Kenya, the adventure doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Instead, the night sky becomes the main attraction.

April 8, 2025 10:59 AM

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Megan Eaves

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