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The World’s Best Travel Shoe Is a Slipper From Denmark

From home to hotel and back again, Glerups’s colorful slippers, shoes, and boots are a walk on the woolly side.

December 10, 2019 06:17 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Weekend Getaways

Toronto Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway for Adventurous Eaters

Hungry for a weekend full of world-class art, diverse restaurants, and beautiful nature? You’ve come to the right place.

July 13, 2022 10:07 AM

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Julia Eskins

Epic Trips

Nevada’s Summer Stargazing Train Offers Views That Are out of This World

On select summer nights, a historic vintage diesel locomotive takes travelers on a ride under some of the world’s starriest skies.

July 5, 2019 04:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

The World’s Most Literate Country Gets a Library From the Future

Suddenly working or reading in a coffee shop seems so old-fashioned, thanks to Oodi, Helsinki’s new forward-thinking central library.

December 5, 2018 12:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

We tip our hats to 10 companies who are changing the travel industry for the better.

Fall 2022

The 2022 Travel Vanguard

10 visionary companies that are changing the way we travel.

October 17, 2022 08:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8

If you’re craving a roadside adventure this autumn, consider one of these trips.

September 12, 2024 12:43 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

January 8, 2021 04:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Tips + News

Airbnb Caps Occupancy at Rentals, Announces “Global Party Ban”

The vacation rental company said it could take legal action against violators.

October 2, 2020 11:02 AM

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Michelle Baran

Books

14 Spring and Summer Cookbooks for Chefs Who Love to Travel

These new cookbooks—including a guide to the nuanced cuisines of Hawai‘i and several memoir-slash-recipe guides—are the next best thing to hitting the road.

May 11, 2021 06:15 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.

February 1, 2023 11:45 AM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

COVID + Travel

England Has Reopened to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

July 29, 2021 04:15 PM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels We Love

The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

January 30, 2026 12:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

What Makes Thai Cuisine So Delicious? This Ingredient

No matter which way it’s served—or prepared—the sweet and savory chili paste always brings the heat.

December 7, 2017 02:10 PM

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Marie Volkea Doezema

COVID + Travel

COVID Passes Now Required to Enter Eiffel Tower, Paris Museums

To get the pass, visitors must show they are either fully vaccinated, have a negative COVID test result, or show proof that they recently recovered from COVID.

July 21, 2021 06:16 PM

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