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Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat the Best of Tokyo Without Leaving New York City

A new restaurant from Tokyo’s yakitori master recently opened on the Lower East Side.

January 13, 2020 12:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Semi-circle of overwater villas arranged around circular boardwalk in turquoise waters

Hotels

6 Architecturally Ambitious Hotels Attracting Attention at This Buzzy New Beach Spot

The Red Sea region in Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a playground for next-level hotel design.

December 1, 2025 01:29 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

people walking on street during daytime in Osaka Japan, with signs in Japanese. Some of the storefronts have giant sculptures of animals as their signs, like a chicken or a turtle. A TV tower is visible at the end of the street

The video app’s hashtags tell a story of the cities, states, and countries that are grabbing travelers’ attention.

December 21, 2023 09:50 AM

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Tiana Attride

Food + Drink

9 Coffee Subscriptions and Boxes for Beans From Around the World

Treat yourself to one of these monthly or weekly craft coffee subscriptions. Bonus: They also make great gifts for loved ones in need of a pick-me-up.

June 4, 2020 05:08 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

7 Boozeless Bars Around the World for Sober Travelers

An alcohol-free experience doesn’t mean losing the craft involved in making a craft cocktail.

March 8, 2022 03:17 PM

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Iona Brannon

In northwest Kyoto, Shunkoin offers everything from Zen meditiation classes to Wi-Fi.

Solo Travel

For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples

Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.

May 23, 2018 07:58 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Bars + Nightlife

In Tokyo, This Midcentury Modern Bar Serves Unique Cocktails

At this sleek cocktail spot, traditional Tokyo meets Scandinavian style with an unconventional twist.

December 13, 2017 06:39 PM

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Tom Downey

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Where to Travel Next

Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

Sponsored by Visit Pasadena

Books

The Surprising Book Genre That Could Inspire Your Next Trip

Using settings as characters, the best mysteries can offer a vivid introduction to a city or country. These stories will get you started on your next adventure.

May 21, 2024 06:11 PM

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Pat Tompkins

11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World

Festivals + Events

9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland isn’t the only place that gets its green on—pack your bags (with leprechaun gear) for these global destinations, too.

March 13, 2023 09:15 PM

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Dana Brindle

Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.

Travel Tales

We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4

Looking for travel inspiration? Each week, in season four of our podcast, launching October 5, we’ll bring you tales of transformational travel.

October 5, 2023 08:00 AM

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Aislyn Greene

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