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These Photos Offer a New Perspective on Travel

Finalist photos in the AFAR Photo Awards Style and Design category, presented by illy coffee, are extraordinary—and that’s very much by design.

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People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Interior of a restaurant with long wooden tables and exposed brick walls

Cities We Love

5 Nashville Neighborhoods for Live Music, Bar-Hopping, and Great Food

From tiny 12South across to East Nashville, here’s where to go out (and stay in) in Music City.

August 5, 2025 06:18 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Maison Astor Paris, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn and Burn Hotel Points This Summer

Five nights in Paris for just 180,000 Amex points? Three nights in Panama for 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Here’s how.

April 28, 2023 11:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas

Here’s everything you need to know in order to plan the perfect Texan solar eclipse excursion, from where to stay to what to do in the area.

September 26, 2023 10:54 AM

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Mae Hamilton

A previous Oustanding in the Field event.

Food + Drink

The Outstanding in the Field Dinner Series Is Back—and You Can Still Get Tickets

In 2023, the lineup of epic outdoor culinary gatherings includes striking locations across North America, Europe, and South Africa.

July 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

Sweetest Wine Country Towns

For this collection of must-visit wine towns across the globe, we’ve found underappreciated spots in well-known regions and in some places that might surprise you.

July 26, 2022 10:42 AM

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Tim Chester

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Stop Packing Your Dirty Shoes With Clean Clothes

I never pack without using travel shoe bags and here’s why you shouldn’t either.

January 27, 2020 01:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Young people relaxing on the grass at Hampstead Heath

4 Days In

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in London, According to Locals

Your city itinerary includes hidden basement bars, wide-open parks, and secluded mews with appealing restaurants.

June 24, 2025 01:43 PM

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Emma John

Epic Trips

Discovering the Magic of Rwanda

Seeing gorillas in the wild would be reason enough to visit Rwanda, but this beautiful country offers much more.

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Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Fly the Kids to Scandinavia Practically Free With This New Deal

Families, your winter and spring travel planning starts now.

September 17, 2019 04:22 PM

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Terry Ward

Winter 2022

Make Your Dollars Count When You Travel

Here are three places where your travel dollars will go further to help destinations.

November 12, 2021 10:43 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

July 9, 2025 02:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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