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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 Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
Cities We Love
How to Make Sense of the Intense, Timeless, Thoroughly Modern Beauty of Bangkok
August 2, 2017 09:10 PM
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Tom Downey
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
Cities We Love
How (and Where) to Get off the Beaten Path in Bangkok
August 2, 2017 08:57 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
Epic Trips
Why You Should Visit Greenland and Things to Do There
August 2, 2017 03:35 PM
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Dana Brindle
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
Art + Culture
10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts
August 2, 2017 12:20 PM
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Tamara Palmer
How to Road Trip Through West Sweden
Road Trips
What Makes West Sweden a Great Road Trip Destination?
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Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
National Parks
Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition
August 1, 2017 03:09 PM
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Matt Villano
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
Festivals + Events
The Tokyo Neighborhood You Need to Know
July 31, 2017 06:14 PM
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Laura House
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
Packing Tips + Gear
This Is the World’s First Onboard Virtual Reality Experience
July 31, 2017 05:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
Founder’s Note
Your Guide to What’s New on AFAR.com
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
The Future of Travel
Vail Vows to Have Zero Environmental Footprint by 2030
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Matt Villano
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
People
Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
Hiking + Cycling
Colorado’s All-Seasons Alternative to Aspen
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Nile Cappello
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Ways to Vacation Like the French
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The Best Rosé Wineries in the U.S.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
The Best Wineries in the U.S. for Rosé Lovers
July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
Cities We Love
Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo
July 27, 2017 12:03 PM
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Lora Shinn
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
Museums + Galleries
This Nazi Bunker Is Housing a New Museum
July 26, 2017 01:35 PM
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Matt Villano
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
Outdoor Adventure
Adventure Comes Naturally in West Sweden
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Dark circle with ring of orange around it against a black background
Natural Wonders
How to See the August Solar Eclipse, According to an Eclipse Concierge
July 25, 2017 03:41 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago
Family Travel
You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago
July 24, 2017 02:15 PM
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Matt Villano
Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board
Epic Trips
Yes, It’s Possible to Explore the Amazon on a Stand-Up Paddle Board
July 21, 2017 08:37 PM
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Jess McGlothlin
The New French Airline You Can Start Flying This Fall
Air Travel News
The New French Airline You Can Start Flying This Fall
July 21, 2017 04:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points
Loyalty + Rewards
Independent Hotels That Can Earn You Loyalty Points
July 21, 2017 03:48 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
Road Trips
The West Texas Road Trip You Didn’t Know You Were Missing
July 21, 2017 12:57 PM
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Sarah Theeboom
Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge
Food + Drink
Pop Quiz: Test Your Soda Knowledge
July 19, 2017 07:37 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker
Packing Tips + Gear
Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker
July 19, 2017 05:37 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Airport Food Delivery Is About to Become a Reality
Air Travel News
Airport Food Delivery Is About to Become a Reality
July 19, 2017 02:34 PM
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Matt Villano
UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites
UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO Just Announced 21 New World Heritage Sites
July 19, 2017 01:44 PM
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Matt Villano
The Lunch Trend That We’re Loving
Restaurants + Cafés
The Lunch Trend That We’re Loving
July 18, 2017 12:18 PM
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Amy Sherman
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