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Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

The carvings at SGang Gwaay Llanagaay are some of the totems visitors can see at Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site.

National Parks

8 Canadian National Parks to Visit for Stunning Views, Wildlife, and Indigenous Culture

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

March 14, 2024 03:20 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

Stargazing Without the Crowds on the Grand Canyon Floor

A strenuous trek to Phantom Ranch—the only lodging on the base of the Grand Canyon—shows a different, less-crowded side of this world wonder. But you’ll have to work for it.

March 13, 2024 05:06 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Why Solo Female Travel Is Important (and Where to Go)

Solo Travel

As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s Where to Go

These are the best destinations for women traveling solo, plus tips for how to go.

March 08, 2024 09:15 AM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

March 01, 2024 02:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Work From Anywhere? Here Are 9 Places We Can Personally Recommend.

AFAR’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 29, 2024 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Image of the deck of the 136-passenger 'Sea Cloud Spirit' with blue loungers and sails billowing overhead

Small Ship Cruises

Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

February 28, 2024 08:02 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A geological wonder bounded by the French Alps to the north and the Mediterranea Sea to the south, the Côte d'Azur—often known in English as the French Riviera—stretches from the Italian border to urban Toulon. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast. The mention anywhere in the world of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Antibes, or Juan les Pins evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Coastal towns are strung along a chain of dramatic hills peppered with vineyards and olive groves. The pristine mountains, too, have ancient villages and wandering roads to explore.

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Visit in May

Beat the crowds of summer travel with a trip to these destinations.

February 27, 2024 04:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Two children with their father at the edge of a stream in West Maui

Family Travel

Should You Take Your Kids Out of School to Travel?

Is missing school a detriment to your child’s education or an enhancement?

February 23, 2024 05:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to See California Wildflowers, Even Without a Super Bloom

Where to Go in Spring

The Best Places to See California’s Wildflowers This Spring

A winter’s worth of heavy rainfall means California could soon be blanketed with wildflowers.

February 23, 2024 02:30 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Men jump off a white rock into turquoise water

Cities We Love

When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

Ready to plan your trip to Italy, but unsure of the perfect time to go?

February 22, 2024 03:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

Destination Spotlight

Beyond the Beach: The 9 Best Things to Do in Curaçao

Reach beyond the beach and soak up local food, art, culture, and more.

February 21, 2024 06:36 PM

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Tracy E. Hopkins

Art + Culture

The 15 Best Movies Set in Paris You Can Stream Right Now

Transport yourself to the City of Light with these movies about Paris—no plane ticket required.

February 12, 2024 04:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A Sazerac on a bar in New Orleans with a lemon peel in the glass.

Bars + Nightlife

6 Things to Know About New Orleans’s Booze Culture

A local spirits writer tells all.

January 23, 2024 07:12 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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Food + Drink

A Guide to Portuguese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Portugal

Portugal’s delicious culinary hits—from seafood-studded soupy rice to flaky egg tarts—can be enjoyed at Michelin-starred dining rooms, rustic taverns, and sidewalk charcoal grills.

January 18, 2024 01:07 PM

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Kevin Raub

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