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Houston's Fourth Ward is also known as Freedmen's Town, a district built by formerly enslaved Black Texans.

This Houston Hidden Gem Is Home to Several UNESCO Sites

Houston’s Freedmen’s Town, located in the city’s Fourth Ward, answers the question of what happened to Black Texans after Juneteenth and is home to seven UNESCO sites.

September 9, 2022 03:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

All of the suites in this palace-turned-hotel have been completely renovated.

September 5, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Amsterdam Is Banning All Gas and Diesel Vehicles by 2030

Yet another reason to explore the Dutch capital by foot or bicycle.

May 6, 2019 06:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

The History Lover’s Guide to Malta

With ancient temples, fortified cities, and impressive forts that have served as battlegrounds and movie sets, Malta is practically made for history buffs.

April 27, 2020 08:52 PM

COVID + Travel

France’s Virus Pass Now Required in Restaurants, Trains

Everyone, including tourists, will need to show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 or had a recent negative test.

August 10, 2021 01:25 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Destination Spotlight

The 10 Best Things to Do in Asheville

This North Carolina city stands out with its singular culture—celebrating craft beer and culinary upstarts, artists and free spirits—and a rich history.

April 1, 2021 02:18 PM

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Lindsay Tigar

Where to Travel Next

Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs

The Azores are the closest part of Europe to the United States—and one of the continent’s most dramatic destinations.

May 14, 2026 02:30 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Hong Kong skyline with water and boat in foreground

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Travel for Good

Three Activists Inspiring Change

On a trip to Antarctica, Christina Beckmann of the Adventure Travel Trade Association meets three young visionaries hoping to save the planet

April 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Adventure Travel Trade Association

Food + Drink

The World Opens Its Kitchens to Displaced Chefs for the Refugee Food Festival

San Francisco is joining the roster of cities participating in this annual United Nations-supported project, which offers refugee chefs a place to prepare their signature dishes.

June 6, 2018 04:02 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

COVID + Travel

Canada Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s How to Visit

A reporter based in Toronto breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

September 29, 2021 09:49 PM

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Anna Haines

Epic Trips

An Epic Road Trip Across America

Embrace the “slow travel” movement by driving cross-country at your own pace.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Air Travel News

AFAR Readers Reveal Their Favorite U.S. Airports

We asked you to tell us which airports you love, and Atlanta, Portland, and Raleigh-Durham topped the lists.

October 31, 2018 03:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Four people walking between two rows of wooden barrels

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A Complete Guide to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Everything you need to know to sample your way around the land of Wild Turkey and Maker’s Mark.

April 19, 2025 09:51 AM

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Kara Newman

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