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Travel Tips + Etiquette

5 Important Travel Tips for Wheelchair Users

These expert tips make it easier to travel the world in a wheelchair.

May 10, 2017 08:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Solo Travel

Travel Tips From an Adventurer Who Walked 7,456 Miles Across Africa

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

June 15, 2018 04:30 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Beaches

How an American Learned to Summer Vacation Like a True Italian

An Italian family welcomes a daughter and her American husband back to the house on the Adriatic coast where life revolves around rituals of sun, sand, and handmade pasta.

March 30, 2018 07:30 PM

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Lucas Mann

Visas + Passports

What to Do If Your Passport Is Stolen—and How to Avoid It

September 23, 2015 07:35 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Other

How to Make the Best 2016 Travel Resolution

AFAR staffers have some inspirational goals this year

December 11, 2015 06:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Bars + Nightlife

The 11 Best Gay Bars in San Francisco

It’s not hard to celebrate LGBTQ pride at these neighborhood bars in-and-around the city’s historic Castro District.

June 26, 2015 04:13 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Travel for Good

The Food Movement—and Cookbook—That’s Aiding the Syrian Refugee Crisis

What can you do when the news cycle is cripplingly depressing? This initiative has an answer: Cook.

November 24, 2017 11:34 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Epic Trips

Meet the Forward-Thinking Resort Executive Creating New Guest Experiences at Pebble Beach

Steve Aitchison, Senior Vice President of Capital Services at Pebble Beach Company, shares how a great resort is getting even better

Sponsored by Pebble Beach Resorts

Road Trips

Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona

Medieval villages, back roads, and the Wild Pyrenees

June 24, 2016 07:58 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Pam Codispoti, President of Chase Branded Cards

The Chase executive launched a game-changing credit card for a new generation of experience-hungry travelers.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Founder’s Note

Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan

There is no better time to travel than right now.

November 11, 2016 06:07 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Epic Trips

Why Sri Lanka Is Paradise for Travel Photographers

It’s not just because of the beautiful beaches—this multifaceted country has much more on offer than you think.

October 4, 2017 05:48 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Rent a Dream Villa in Italy

It’s best to book 9-12 months in advance, but there are some tricks to keep in mind if you need something a little more last-minute.

April 25, 2017 01:35 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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