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History + Culture

One of Canada’s Most Sacred Rivers Offers Scenic Coves, Houseboats, and Indigenous Lore

What I learned about the Wolastoqiyik People on a trip along New Brunswick’s “beautiful and bountiful river.”

July 18, 2025 01:34 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Small Business Sales to Shop Instead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

If you’re boycotting Amazon’s sale, you can still find great travel deals at these alternative sales right now.

October 10, 2023 09:22 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

When a Maine beachgoer recently got trapped in quicksand, the internet panicked. It’s real? Yes, it is. Here’s what you need to know about the storied phenomenon.

June 18, 2024 08:57 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

Food + Drink

In Grand Junction, Wine, Tacos, and Trails Await

Canyons and mesas surround western Colorado’s biggest city, where an influx of outdoorsy transplants is creating a thriving creative scene.

April 15, 2022 12:57 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

Will Flight Cancellations Disrupt Holiday Travel?

Holiday travel is reaching prepandemic levels. Will airlines be able to keep up?

December 14, 2021 05:23 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Cruise

The Best Way to See Northern Lights in Norway

With more than 130 years of experience, Hurtigruten knows a thing or two about creating magical experiences by sea.

Sponsored by Hurtigruten

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Photo Essays

Bolivia’s History-Making Indigenous Climbers, in Photos

Photographer Todd Antony captures images of the Aymara women who are defying stereotypes and taking to the mountaintops.

February 12, 2020 08:49 AM

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Sara Button

Hotel Unique's oversized porthole windows offer a striking view of São Paulo.

Hotels

The 6 Best Hotels in São Paulo, Brazil

Among the jardins of Brazil’s hustling, creative city, hotels like the Rosewood São Paulo and the Fasano offer respite from city life.

August 23, 2022 04:18 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The forests of Arlberg are just a part of its natural beauty.

Outdoor Adventure

Relax and Rejuvenate in the Austrian Alps

In the unspoiled Arlberg region, enjoy adventure in style.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

National Parks

7 U.S. National Parks That Shine in the Spring

There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.

March 12, 2020 01:33 PM

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Erika Hueneke

The Bushnells live in Granada, Nicaragua; they retired to the Central American country in 2006.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Retired in Nicaragua 18 Years Ago. Here Are the Pros—and Cons—of Retiring Abroad

A married couple sought an early retirement overseas 18 years ago. In an interview, they share why they chose Nicaragua and what their next adventure is.

May 22, 2024 05:05 PM

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Andrew Parks

Tips + News

These 5 Things Are Now Officially Against the Law in Rome

In order to curtail bad behavior, Rome has transformed its temporary and rarely enforced bans into permanent law.

June 10, 2019 06:39 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

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