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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
5 Things You Must Eat in Goa, India
Restaurants + Cafés
5 Things You Must Eat in Goa, India
January 6, 2016 03:45 PM
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Kristy Alpert
How to Go Beyond Cartagena on Colombia's Caribbean Coast
Beaches
How to Go Beyond Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast
January 6, 2016 01:33 PM
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Jenny Miller
I Crashed A Crazy Japanese Karaoke Party
Longreads
I Crashed A Crazy Japanese Karaoke Party
January 5, 2016 05:19 PM
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Andrew Richdale
8 U.S. Hotels With Mind-Blowing Room Service Menus
Restaurants + Cafés
7 U.S. Hotels With Mind-Blowing Room Service Menus
January 5, 2016 04:17 PM
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Nile Cappello
5 Things I Learned from Partying in Mumbai
Art + Culture
5 Things I Learned from Partying in Mumbai
January 5, 2016 02:12 PM
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Kristy Alpert
Q & A with Tastemaker Colu Henry (sponsored)
People
Q & A with Tastemaker Colu Henry
December 23, 2015 11:51 AM
Is Bordeaux Making a Major Comeback?
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Is Bordeaux Making a Major Comeback?
December 23, 2015 04:18 AM
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Sue Gough Henley
This Winter Wonderland Is Where You’d Least Expect It
Winter Sports
This Winter Wonderland Is Where You’d Least Expect It
December 22, 2015 04:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Top 10 Stories of 2015
In the Magazine
The 10 Most Read Stories from Afar in 2015
December 21, 2015 09:00 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Where to Find the Soul of Dubai
Founder’s Note
Where to Find the Soul of Dubai
December 18, 2015 06:47 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Why You Should Tear Up Your Bucket List
From the Editor
Why You Should Tear Up Your Bucket List
December 18, 2015 06:42 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Interview with Tastemakers Africa Founder Cheraé Robinson
Art + Culture
Interview with Tastemakers Africa Founder Cheraé Robinson
December 18, 2015 05:43 PM
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Michaela Trimble
7 Reasons Why You Should Head Straight to this Ranch
Hotels
7 Reasons Why You Should Head Straight to this Ranch
December 18, 2015 05:13 PM
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Derk Richardson
These Fantastic Markets Take You Off the “Eaten” Path
Restaurants + Cafés
These Fantastic Markets Take You Off the “Eaten” Path
December 17, 2015 05:13 PM
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Stephanie Lawrence
The Urban Cowboy Team's Pinterest-Worthy Roadtrip
Road Trips
The Urban Cowboy Team’s Pinterest-Worthy Roadtrip
December 17, 2015 04:17 PM
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Michaela Trimble
7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now
Art + Culture
7 Reasons to Drop Everything and Visit Colombia Right Now
December 16, 2015 03:15 PM
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Simon Willis
How to Find the Best Deals on Last-Minute Flights
Air Travel News
How to Find the Best Deals on Last-Minute Flights
December 16, 2015 12:30 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Why One Lawyer Quit His Job to Sell These Shoes from India
Style + Design
Why One Lawyer Quit His Job to Sell These Shoes from India
December 15, 2015 08:24 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Interview: Michael Chabon on Travel
People
Interview: Michael Chabon on Travel
December 15, 2015 06:14 AM
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Justin Lancy
Why Copenhagen Is the Christmas Capital of the World
Festivals + Events
Why Copenhagen Is the Christmas Capital of the World
December 14, 2015 06:10 PM
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Andrew Evans
Our Most Memorable 2015 Travel Experiences II: Seeking Stillness
AFAR Company Updates
Our Most Memorable 2015 Travel Experiences II: Seeking Stillness
December 14, 2015 06:03 PM
Where to Eat in Portugal, According to a Chef
Bars + Nightlife
Where to Eat in Portugal, According to a Chef
December 14, 2015 05:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Five Lesser-Known Treasures to Visit in Canada
Destination Spotlight
Five Lesser-Known Treasures to Visit in Canada
December 11, 2015 02:40 PM
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Renee Suen
This Is How You Live on Swiss Time
Health + Wellness
This Is How You Live on Swiss Time
December 11, 2015 02:23 PM
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Taffy Brodesser-Akner
8 Strange Fried Foods in Tokyo That May Change Your Life
Restaurants + Cafés
8 Strange Fried Foods in Tokyo That May Change Your Life
December 10, 2015 02:50 PM
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Andrew Richdale
This Is the Secret to Enjoying the Amalfi Coast
UNESCO World Heritage
This Is the Secret to Enjoying the Amalfi Coast
December 10, 2015 01:24 PM
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Andrew Evans
Rising Above Fear: Let's Pack Our Bags and Keep Traveling
Longreads
Rising Above Fear: Let’s Pack Our Bags and Keep Traveling
December 9, 2015 03:36 PM
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Joseph Diaz
Where to Shop for Authentic Hawaiian Crafts in Hilo Town, Big Island
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Where to Shop for Authentic Hawaiian Crafts in Hilo Town, Big Island
December 8, 2015 07:45 PM
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Pam Mandel
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