In the Magazine

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Ellerman House offers unobstructed views of the ocean from most guest rooms.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels for Art Lovers
September 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
A room at the Hemingways Eden Nairobi.
In the Magazine
Experience Nairobi’s Thriving Art Scene Without Leaving Your Hotel
September 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
A sightseeing boat on the Rhine River in Amsterdam.
Cruise
This Rhine River Cruise Took My Breath Away. But Not in the Way I Expected.
September 13, 2023 05:48 PM
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Mae Hamilton
One of the famous marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands
In the Magazine
Dedicated Naturalists Help Guests Reconnect with Nature on a Galapagos Sailing
September 13, 2023 05:19 PM
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Fran Golden
People disembarking from a ship and getting on kayaks.
In the Magazine
Thinking About Going to Antarctica? This Cruise Gets it Right.
September 13, 2023 05:18 PM
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Sebastian Modak
The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.
In the Magazine
Which Cruise is for You?
September 13, 2023 08:00 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.
In the Magazine
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 07, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.
In the Magazine
What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
September 06, 2023 07:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A busy, full dining room at Brooklyn Palestinian restaurant, Tanoreen.
In the Magazine
For More than 25 Years, Tanoreen Has Served Up Palestinian Food and Community in Brooklyn
September 06, 2023 07:11 PM
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Mayukh Sen
A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.
In the Magazine
How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly
August 31, 2023 04:58 PM
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Billie Cohen
An illustration of a person dressed in traditional Hawaiian clothes and a white make traveler watering a tree.
In the Magazine
What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?
August 29, 2023 12:31 PM
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Tim Chester
An illustration of a man's "uprooting" a Greek statue.
In the Magazine
Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories?
August 24, 2023 10:45 AM
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Latria Graham
A view of mountains on the Svalbard archipelago.
From the Editor
As Travelers, What Is Our Impact on the Communities We Visit?
August 22, 2023 04:01 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A collage of Daniela Gerson's family in Uzbekistan
Longreads
In Uzbekistan, a Writer Finds Blinis, Family History, and the House Where Her Father Was Born
May 04, 2023 01:36 PM
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Daniela Gerson
Taipei's Xinyi district, a popular shopping area, at night.
In the Magazine
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Play on Your Next Trip to Taipei
May 02, 2023 06:14 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A group of old friends who are dining at Buzi, a rechao restaurant in Taiwain.
Longreads
Move Over, Night Markets—Why Rechao Restaurants Are the Place to Be in Taiwan
May 02, 2023 04:19 PM
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Clarissa Wei
An illustration of an Eiffel Tower key chain caught in a mousetrap
Travel for Good
How to Avoid Tourist Traps on Your Travels
May 02, 2023 03:09 PM
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Tim Chester
An illustration of a hand holding a gold coin over a hotel scene.
Travel for Good
How to Make Sure Your Travel Dollars Actually Benefit Local Communities
April 27, 2023 02:12 PM
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Tim Chester
Teexeeshe’ Jones-Scott, Tsinte Steinruck, Ch’vski Jones-Scott, Delaina Bommelyn, and Allie Castellaw pictured in their Ch’a~lh wvn Srdee-yvn (Flower Dance) regalia in Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation.
Photo Essays
Project 562 Will Make You Change the Way You See Native America
April 25, 2023 03:08 PM
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Matika Wilbur
An illustration of people arriving at a hotel and bell boys loading a trolley.
Travel for Good
Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen
April 20, 2023 04:23 PM
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Latria Graham
Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.
Longreads
Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?
April 17, 2023 04:00 PM
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Mona Gable
A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.
Food + Drink
An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia
April 13, 2023 06:03 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.
Hotels
AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel
April 11, 2023 12:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A bungalow at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape
Hotels We Love
The 2023 Stay List
April 04, 2023 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Polaroid-esque photos of writer Roxane Gay and her wife, designer Debbie Millman
In the Magazine
Writer Roxane Gay Takes the Trip of a Lifetime
January 24, 2023 12:26 PM
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Roxane Gay
Four people laugh together at a Saudi Arabian fashion show.
Longreads
Saudi Arabia Is Investing Big in Tourism. What Does Life Look Like for Locals?
January 18, 2023 11:20 AM
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Sarah Khan
Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale
In the Magazine
If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates
December 20, 2022 04:11 PM
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Kendra Pierre-Louis
Illustration of a bus and flowers by Simone Noronha
In the Magazine
The Quiet Power of Visiting a Place Again (and Again)
December 16, 2022 11:37 AM
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Anu Taranath
Illustration of a traveler eating a baguette, cheese, and drinking coffee
In the Magazine
Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?
December 08, 2022 01:04 PM
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Tim Chester
The Island Walk on Prince Edward Island is a long-distance trail modeled after Europe’s Camino de Santiago.
Founder’s Note
A New Year, Filled With New Travel Opportunities
December 06, 2022 05:51 PM
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Greg Sullivan
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