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Amtrak’s Fastest Train Is Launching This Month on the East Coast
A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.
Paris’s Centre Pompidou Is Closing for 5 Years—Here Are 7 Art Alternatives in France
The iconic Centre Pompidou in Paris will soon be closing its doors for major renovations until 2030, but travelers can still ...
A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces
The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively ...
American Adds 5 New Flights to Europe, Including to Underrated Capitals, a Fashion Hub, and Waterfront Gems
American Airlines has unveiled its summer 2026 schedule with five new flights to destinations throughout Central Europe and ...
How a Failed Fishing Trip Changed My Appreciation for Family Traditions
Dramatis personae: Casper is rapidly shedding his kid skin for preadolescence. He’s sporty and pensive, a speedy left back ...
The History We Miss in America’s National Parks
After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and ...
For a Short Time, You Can Visit This Utah Mighty Five National Park Without a Reservation
Summer’s intense heat is changing the National Park Service’s approach to entry rules at this otherworldly Utah park, opening ...
Elizabeth See
Elizabeth See is Afar's Singaporean-born, Los Angeles-based Associate Art Director. She has been nominated for numerous Society of Publication Designer awards.
How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds
Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.