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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 Away Revolutionized the Future of Smart Suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
How Away Revolutionized the Future of Smart Suitcases
December 8, 2015 06:38 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Interview with Nicaraguan Coffee Entrepreneur César Vega
Bars + Nightlife
Interview with Nicaraguan Coffee Entrepreneur César Vega
December 8, 2015 02:45 PM
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Michaela Trimble
The United States of Literature: 10 Novels Where the City Is Key
Books
The United States of Literature: 10 Novels Where the City Is Key
December 3, 2015 07:11 PM
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Nile Cappello
2015: The Year of Irish Design
Art + Culture
2015 Named The Year of Irish Design
December 3, 2015 02:50 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
History + Culture
In the Caribbean, Cricket is About More than Just the Game
December 2, 2015 07:58 PM
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Emma John
Japanese Snowsurfing Is the New Snowboarding
Winter Sports
Japanese Snowsurfing Is the New Snowboarding
December 2, 2015 07:50 PM
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Rosecrans Baldwin
Where to Eat Sushi in Japan, According to a Seafood Expert
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Eat Sushi in Japan, According to a Seafood Expert
December 2, 2015 07:49 PM
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Rosecrans Baldwin
4 Surprising Skiing Destinations
Winter Sports
4 Surprising Skiing Destinations
December 2, 2015 07:49 PM
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Abigail Barronian
Where to Drink Spanish Cider in Spain and Beyond
Bars + Nightlife
Where to Drink Spanish Cider in Spain and Beyond
December 2, 2015 07:21 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The Dominican Republic’s Most Underrated Landscapes
Beaches
The Dominican Republic’s Most Underrated Landscapes
December 2, 2015 06:30 PM
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Lebawit Lily Girma
How Your Travel Dollars Can Help Nepal This Year
Travel for Good
How Your Travel Dollars Can Help Nepal This Year
December 2, 2015 03:27 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Pampered Guide to Mongolia
Epic Trips
The Pampered Guide to Mongolia
December 2, 2015 03:11 PM
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Andrew Sessa
Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture
Food + Drink
Weekend Guide: Explore Nicaragua’s Coffee Culture
December 2, 2015 03:01 PM
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Hillary Richard
Baja is the ideal spot for those who appreciate films and Mexican tradition.
Weekend Getaways
Go Beyond Spring Break in Cabo San Lucas
December 2, 2015 02:59 PM
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Jen Murphy
How to Visit Rio in a Weekend
Beaches
How to Visit Rio in a Weekend
December 2, 2015 02:57 PM
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Mickey Rapkin
How to Take a Grand Tour of Southeast Asia—by Boat
River Cruises
How to Take a Grand Tour of Southeast Asia—by Boat
December 2, 2015 02:43 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Weekend Guide: Savor Guadalajara’s Red Hot Art
Art + Architecture
Weekend Guide: Savor Guadalajara’s Red Hot Art
December 2, 2015 02:06 PM
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John Newton
Weekend Guide: Feed Your Soul in New Orleans
Bars + Nightlife
Weekend Guide: Feed Your Soul in New Orleans
December 2, 2015 02:02 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
Weekend Guide: Go Deeper into Cuba
Art + Culture
Weekend Guide: Go Deeper into Cuba
December 2, 2015 01:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
American Airlines.jpg
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines Makes Changes to Its Frequent Flyer Program
December 2, 2015 01:45 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Five Reasons to See India From the Ganges
River Cruises
Five Reasons to See India From the Ganges
December 1, 2015 09:58 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Three Shades at the Musee Rodin in Paris, France
Art + Architecture
Paris’ Rodin Museum Just Got a Renovation—Here’s How it’s Changed
December 1, 2015 07:18 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The Best Way to See South Africa? With Nelson Mandela
History + Culture
The Best Way to See South Africa? With Nelson Mandela
November 30, 2015 07:27 PM
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Christine Amorose
5 New Vegas Places for Baller Dining and Drinking
Cities We Love
5 New Vegas Places for Over-the-Top Dining and Drinking
November 30, 2015 05:23 PM
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Jenny Miller
The Coolest NYE Celebrations at Ski Resorts in North America
Festivals + Events
The Coolest NYE Celebrations at Ski Resorts in North America
November 30, 2015 04:43 PM
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Nick Pachelli
8 Ways to Give Back on Black Friday
Travel for Good
8 Ways to Give Back on Black Friday
November 30, 2015 04:07 PM
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Maggie Fuller
6 Great AFAR Reads for Your Holiday Travels
In the Magazine
6 Great AFAR Reads for Your Holiday Travels
November 30, 2015 04:06 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local
Bars + Nightlife
Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local
November 25, 2015 07:05 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
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