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With these niche, new (and completely fabricated) budget airlines, you get what you pay for. Caveat emptor.

April 21, 2022 03:06 PM

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Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

September 24, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Chef Andrew Zimmern of 'Bizarre Foods' wears a white bucket hat and denim apron as he tends a barbecue grill along with some helpers

Ocean Cruises

Learn to Cook from Star Chefs on This New Culinary-Themed Cruise

The Chefs Making Waves cruise includes cooking demonstrations, tastings, and nonstop culinary geeking out with Food Network stars like Robert Irvine of ‘Restaurant: Impossible’ and Scott Conant of ‘Chopped.’

May 31, 2024 07:24 PM

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Fran Golden

The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Panoramic view of Stroget street in Copenhagen, Denmark

Style + Design

Love Danish Design? Bring These Souvenirs Home From Copenhagen

Our senior gear editor and lover of all things Denmark weighs in on the best souvenirs.

February 10, 2023 03:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

Yes, an Epic Around-the-World Train Trip Actually Exists

Here’s how you can ride the rails to see 15 countries and 5 national parks across 4 continents in 57 days.

May 31, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Take a Peek Into a Designer’s Travel Journal

Here’s how AFAR Junior Designer Emily Blevins captures her journeys—and the tools you need to get started, too.

October 10, 2018 07:30 PM

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Emily Blevins

Left: Pitch 25 soccer; right: Khói Barbecue platter

Where to Travel Next

No Tickets? No Problem. The Best World Cup Experiences Are Happening Beyond the Stadium Gates

Locals from four U.S. host cities share their tips for finding festivities beyond official celebrations.

May 29, 2026 02:58 PM

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Tobias Gourlay

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar This Year—and How and Where to Spot Them

Time to learn the term “solar maximum” and book that aurora borealis trip.

February 4, 2026 05:56 PM

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Bailey Berg

Books

It’s World Book Day—Here’s How You Can Celebrate

Spread the joy of reading and owning books.

March 2, 2022 04:40 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Outdoor Adventure

Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden

Expat Chris Doyle, executive director Europe & Central Asia at the Adventure Travel Trade Association, reflects on West Sweden’s outdoor culture and how travelers can make the most of it.

Sponsored by visit Sweden

Tips + News

Europe’s Internal Borders Reopen, but Restrictions Remain

On June 15, tourists from within Europe were able to start crossing borders, but travelers from outside the continent must still remain at bay.

June 16, 2020 02:13 PM

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Geir Moulson

Cruise

The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

June 3, 2021 05:11 PM

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Fran Golden

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama hotel aerial view of overwater villas, mangrove island and ocean

Hotels We Love

15 Dreamy Overwater Bungalows Around the World—From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

February 14, 2024 10:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

View of Rome's Pantheon from the inside looking out, with people roaming within and colorful buildings outside

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