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Tulum Attempts to Curb Overtourism With New Rules for Visitors in 2024
As visitors arrive at the Mexican beach destination in droves, the site of the archaeological ruins is seeking to keep the crush in check with new regulations, plus potential fines for violators.
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Meagan Drillinger
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Sure, you’d never travel without your toothbrush—but what about a refillable toothpaste tube?
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AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone
What you need to know about traveling with your cell phone to any destination, domestic or international.
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Daniel Dumas
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We dug through all 112 items on the doyenne’s list to find the best travel gifts she recommends this year.
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Lyndsey Matthews
Islands
What Makes Oahu’s Turtle Bay So Next-Level, According to a Homegrown Surf Champ
From his surf school to turtles and rainbows, we caught up with world-class surfer Jamie O’Brien to find out why he calls the resort “planet Hawaii.”
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Longreads
The Power of Women in Travel
Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.
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Katherine LaGrave
Tips + News
In Brussels, a Special Bus Is Delivering Messages of Love and Hope
Brussels’s public bus company is asking people to send in voice messages—and then it sets out on a journey every evening to deliver them in person via loudspeaker.
April 23, 2020 01:00 PM
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Raf Casert
Beaches
Puerto Rico, Revived
As residents of the Caribbean island rebuild in the wake of two devastating hurricanes, the commitment to community—and each other—is stronger than ever.
December 06, 2019 05:02 PM
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Ramona Ausubel
U.S. Beaches
A Surf City Native’s Guide to Southern California Beaches
Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.
May 21, 2019 12:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Art + Culture
13 U.S. Music Halls That Raise the Bar
From Knoxville’s Tennessee Theatre to Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium, these concert venues hit just the right note.
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5 Places to Visit in Nicaragua
One traveler shares her highlights from the Central American country.
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Anna Mazurek
Beaches
Spin the Globe: A Different Sort of Rio
AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.
August 04, 2015 01:27 PM
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Food + Drink
This is Why You Should Give Paraguayan Food a Chance
We sent writer Paul Greenberg on a Spin the Globe trip to Paraguay—and it opened his eyes to a totally unfamiliar cuisine.
June 29, 2015 06:50 PM
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History + Culture
The Unconventional World of Tokyo’s Cosplay Cafés
In Japan’s capital, youth dress up—and let loose—in over-the-top themed establishments.
June 28, 2012 03:26 PM
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Lisa Katayama
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