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Left: Fall Colors in Peacham, Vermont; right: Maple creemee pickup in Vermont
Food + Drink
This Vermont Sweet Treat Now Has Its Own Passport
The Vermont Creemee passport, launched this year, includes info about 189 shops and has pages to collect stamps.
October 9, 2026 06:58 PM
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Michele Herrmann
Exterior of the Head of the Lakes private railcar on Lake Superior with the water and train yard in the background
Train Travel
This Railcar Was the Private Jet of Its Day—Now You Can Experience It on a Train Ride Along Lake Superior
October 9, 2026 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
Chesa Marchetta summer scenery and summer food
Stay Here Next
A Centuries-Old Swiss Alpine Inn Gets an Art-Filled Second Life
October 8, 2026 05:54 PM
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Adam H. Graham
AFAR Magazine Still Life Shoot
Visas + Passports
Big Changes Are Coming for U.S. Passports—Here’s What to Know
October 8, 2026 02:22 PM
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Lydia Price
TALLINN, ESTONIA - DECEMBER 29, 2022. Christmas market at Town Hall Square (Raekoja Plats) and Town Hall, Old Town, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tallinn, Estonia, Europe. On a cold winter morning.
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 8, 2026 02:04 PM
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Mark Ellwood
photo of a man accessing United's in-flight entertainment system to connect to onboard Wi-Fi
Loyalty + Rewards
United Will Match Your Delta or American Status as It Takes a Swipe at Rivals’ Wi-Fi
October 8, 2026 09:26 AM
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Harriet Baskas
Left: Pickles exterior: right: TK
Food + Drink
Romania Has Given Me a New, Fermented Obsession
October 8, 2026 05:48 AM
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Danielle Hallock
How to Help Haiti? Changing the Narrative of Aid Relief
Travel for Good
How to Help Haiti? Changing the Narrative of Aid Relief
October 27, 2016 05:09 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
13 of the Freakiest Bogeymen from Around the World
History + Culture
13 of the Freakiest Bogeymen from Around the World
October 27, 2016 04:37 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now
Restaurants + Cafés
Middle Eastern Food Is Thriving in Los Angeles Right Now
October 26, 2016 12:08 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Don’t Believe in Ghosts? Spend a Night at This Haunted Hotel
Hotels
Don’t Believe in Ghosts? Spend a Night at This Haunted Hotel
October 26, 2016 08:36 AM
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Kyana Moghadam
The Music Festival That’s Also a Summer Camp for Adults
Festivals + Events
The Music Festival That’s Also a Summer Camp for Adults
October 25, 2016 08:05 PM
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Mia Quagliarello
Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Some of the World’s Rarest Wines Come From This Region in Europe
October 25, 2016 07:18 PM
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Jason Wilson
When Should You Book Flights? Google Can Now Tell You
Air Travel News
When Should You Book Flights? Google Can Now Tell You
October 21, 2016 03:34 PM
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Matt Villano
There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now
Weekend Getaways
There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now
October 21, 2016 01:47 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Where to Hide Out from Zika
Beaches
Where to Hide Out from Zika
October 19, 2016 05:20 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC
Books
This Book Will Forever Change the Way You See NYC
October 19, 2016 03:25 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville
Restaurants + Cafés
A Chef’s Guide to Eating in Nashville
October 19, 2016 12:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe
Beaches
The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe
October 18, 2016 04:54 PM
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Paige Darrah
An Insider’s Guide to Watching the Final Presidential Debate in D.C.
Cities We Love
An Insider’s Guide to Watching the Final Presidential Debate in D.C.
October 18, 2016 03:33 PM
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Kayleigh Kulp
Don’t Even Think About Flying with a Samsung Galaxy Note7
Air Travel News
Don’t Even Think About Flying with a Samsung Galaxy Note7
October 18, 2016 02:28 PM
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Matt Villano
Happy 75th Birthday, Mount Rushmore!
History + Culture
Why (and How) Mount Rushmore Was Built
October 17, 2016 05:56 PM
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Ashley Goldsmith
AFAR Staffers’ Insider Tips on the Best Ways to Eat Abroad
Restaurants + Cafés
AFAR Staffers’ Insider Tips on the Best Ways to Eat Abroad
October 17, 2016 03:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights
Natural Wonders
TripAdvisor Is Taking a Major Stand for Animal Rights
October 14, 2016 02:21 PM
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Matt Villano
How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?
Cities We Love
How Well Do You Know Your World Capitals?
October 14, 2016 01:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest
People
Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest
October 14, 2016 10:59 AM
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Jennifer Lee
How to Make a Friend in Iceland
Air Travel News
How to Make a Friend in Iceland
October 13, 2016 07:01 PM
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Andrew Richdale
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
Air Travel News
7 Tips for Better Domestic Travel
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
History + Culture
What “Narcos” Won’t Tell You About Medellín
October 13, 2016 11:06 AM
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Simon Willis
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
Hiking + Cycling
The Sense We All Should Use More Often When Traveling
October 12, 2016 12:34 PM
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Alison Konecki
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
Hotels
Ritz-Carlton Rolls Out Car-Charging Stations Worldwide
October 11, 2016 04:13 PM
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Matt Villano
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
Water Sports
What It Feels Like to Whitewater Raft in Alaska
October 11, 2016 02:25 PM
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Jeremy Saum
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
History + Culture
As a Traveler, How Do You Walk Sarajevo’s Bridge to the Past?
October 11, 2016 12:48 PM
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Michael Clinton
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Should You Cruise During Hurricane Season?
October 10, 2016 07:38 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
Tips + News
Belize Wants to Send You a Postcard
October 7, 2016 06:29 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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