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History + Culture
8 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle
From a Norwegian shrine for a Viking king to the healing waters of mystical lagoons in Peru, these sacred paths will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on a pack.
April 30, 2024 11:36 AM
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Chris Ciolli
History + Culture
12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World
If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.
March 07, 2024 08:22 AM
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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hiking + Cycling
20 Incredible Hikes Around the World
Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are AFAR tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.
October 19, 2023 11:59 AM
Art + Culture
5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It
Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.
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Epic Trips
How to Experience Machu Picchu
Traveling to Peru’s famed Inca citadel is an epic trip worth taking at least once in your life. Here’s how to make the most of it, whether you’re hiking or arriving in style on a luxury train.
August 04, 2023 08:13 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Longreads
I Trekked an Entire European Country in Three Days
Mountains, medieval castles, tiny towns, and nature preserves: what walking the Liechtenstein Trail is actually like.
July 13, 2023 09:35 AM
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Andrew Altschul
Trending News
This Restaurant Was Just Named Best in the World
It’s the first time a female chef has won the top prize at The World’s Best Awards.
June 21, 2023 08:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Where to Travel Next
There’s So Much to Do in Peru Beyond Visiting Machu Picchu
From exploring a coastal city to indulging in Amazonian cuisine, there’s plenty to do in Peru.
May 01, 2023 11:20 PM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
Trending News
Peru Reopens Machu Picchu After Agreement With Protesters
The site reopened February 15, 2023, after being closed nearly a month ago amid antigovernment protests.
February 15, 2023 12:11 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Trending News
Peru Closes Machu Picchu Indefinitely Amid Mounting Protests
The Inca Trail has also been closed to travelers as antigovernment unrest that started last month gains momentum.
January 24, 2023 11:31 AM
River Cruises
These New Epic 7-Week River Cruises Sail Through More Than a Dozen Countries in Europe (and Beyond)
Passengers on these weeks-long river journeys will float to and through myriad UNESCO World Heritage sites and European cities—and even travel across continents.
October 20, 2022 03:05 PM
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Fran Golden
Epic Trips
13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way
One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.
October 14, 2022 06:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Longreads
The Greatest Traveler You’ve Never Heard Of
J.R. Harris is one of the most prolific solo hikers the world has ever seen. But he’d never tell you that himself.
April 19, 2022 08:31 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Travel for Good
Tour Operator Explorandes Collaborates With Locals to Show You the Real Peru
The latest in our Tour Operators That Give Back Series meets the adventure travel pioneers specializing in remote and rural Peru.
September 13, 2021 12:28 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
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