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New Smithsonian Exhibition Celebrates a Century of Women Writers

The exhibition features some of the most influential poets, novelists, and memoirists of the past 100 years.

September 18, 2020 01:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

How Tokyo’s Coffee Culture Inspired an Indie American Brand

James Freeman, founder of Oakland-based Blue Bottle Coffee, hits the Tokyo scene and uncovers his favorite cafés along the way.

July 29, 2019 06:45 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

Delta and American Drop International Change Fees

The carriers have applied their no-change-fee policies to long-haul flights.

December 10, 2020 02:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

LGBTQ Travel

Thought-Provoking LGBTQ Books to Read on Your Upcoming Adventures

From classics to more recent releases, these compelling books deserve a spot in your carry-on.

May 10, 2019 01:25 PM

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MJ Franklin

Natural Wonders

Why Did Mount Everest’s Height Change?

The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story.

December 10, 2020 01:22 PM

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A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Holiday Travel

Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25

Airbnb is listing the iconic toy store for one night only this December.

December 9, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Travel Plan This Holiday Season: A Backup Plan

Amidst ever-changing COVID regulations and airline hiccups, it might be helpful to have a backup plan for your backup plan this year.

October 20, 2021 01:43 PM

Tips + News

New Banksy Artwork Unveiled at Hospital to Thank Doctors and Nurses

The latest piece from the renowned street artist was revealed inside a British hospital to honor health-care workers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

May 7, 2020 12:32 PM

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Family Travel

How the Eternal City Brought My Mom Back to Life

Before she lost her to cancer, an AFAR editor spent five days in Rome with her mom, learning how to live a fuller life.

February 28, 2018 08:26 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole

Hiking + Cycling

Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of

In Estonia’s Soomaa National Park, you can basically walk on water.

December 15, 2023 11:53 AM

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Billie Cohen

Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

A skier in black pants and a grey t-shirt flying down the slopes, with pine trees in the background

Winter Sports

6 U.S. Resorts With Great Spring Skiing

Beyond late-season skiing and snowboarding, these mountains go all out with music, festivals, and competitions.

February 28, 2025 02:32 AM

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Anna Fiorentino

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