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Lyndsey Matthews

Afar contributor

Lyndsey Matthews is a senior travel editor at the Points Guy; previously she was a senior editor for Afar. She oversaw Afar’s commerce coverage, and reported and edited stories on travel gear, packing tips, points, loyalty, and rewards, as well as destination news stories.

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Cherry blossoms in Central Park, New York City.
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The sign for the hit musical Hamilton is displayed at the entrance of the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco, California.
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Central Park is a retreat within the metropolis of New York.
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Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.
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