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Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip

Our AFAR cofounder reconnects with a beloved city and discovers what’s new and notable from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

April 20, 2023 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the lively Karaköy district next to the Bosphorus Strait.

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A Look Inside the Peninsula Istanbul, the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

The latest luxury hotel to open in Istanbul has become one of the city’s most coveted places to stay.

August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Art + Culture

This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM

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Steve Knopper

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

August 29, 2025 12:53 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Hikers stop to admire the flowers on the Crested Butte side of the West Maroon Trail.

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Your Guide to Experiencing Aspen Like a Local

Get insider tips on where to eat and what to do, from scenic drives to a park dedicated to John Denver.

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

View of historial architecture in Piedmont, Italy.

Outdoor Adventure

A Must-Do Truffle Hunting Experience in Piedmont

This Italy bike tour blends scenic routes with hands-on truffle hunting led by local guides.

Sponsored by EF Adventures

The Madison Suite Bedroom at the Ritz Carlton NoMad, featuring a palette of brown and bronze and a view of New York City.

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This New York City Hotel May Have the Best Rooftop Bar of the Summer

The new Ritz-Carlton NoMad brings bar-raising luxury—and a fantastic rooftop bar—to an emerging New York City neighborhood.

June 30, 2023 02:29 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Left image displays the American Tobacco complex in downtown Durham. Right image displays the bull statue in downtown Durham, NC

Cities We Love

Durham, North Carolina Is Redefining What It Means to Be an Innovative City

Creativity and community-led spaces are at the heart of experiencing this city in the Research Triangle.

February 20, 2023 07:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

UNESCO World Heritage

How to Book a Dive to See the “Titanic” Shipwreck

Citizen scientists will soon have the opportunity to participate in research missions to the historic site.

November 12, 2020 04:07 PM

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Michelle Baran

Kyoto, Japan - Jan 25, 2023: Sannenzaka and Yasaka Pagoda with snow

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Tour Guide in Tokyo. These Are My Tips for Avoiding the Crowds in Japan.

Rise with the sun to explore temples, find green spaces in Kyoto and Tokyo, and consider some small towns.

November 19, 2024 01:50 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

COVID + Travel

A Global Search for Vaccines Fuels a Different Kind of Tourism

Some U.S. cities and states are going beyond tacitly allowing travelers to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and are actively courting vaccine tourists.

May 28, 2021 03:14 PM

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John Newton

Cities We Love

Move Over Marfa: This Is the New Art Hot Spot in Texas

The border city of 1 million people, along the Rio Grande between Mexico and New Mexico, is just a three-hour drive from that high desert town of minimalism and conceptual art.

February 13, 2025 05:18 PM

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Sunshine Flint

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tower above the clouds on the island of Hawai'i.

Art + Culture

A Black History Tour of Hawai‘i

Follow in the footsteps of Black thinkers, traders, and leaders who contributed to the rich history of Hawai‘i.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Malik Peay

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Cities We Love

6 Local, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences in Asheville

With a vibrant art, food, and culture scene and a plethora of immersive outdoor activities, there’s a lot more to Asheville than its famous landmarks.

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