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Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Cities We Love

In Berlin, Everybody’s Willkommen!

Thanks to a wave of immigrants—and open-armed locals—the German capital just might be the most dynamic city in Europe right now.

January 28, 2020 06:44 PM

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Emma John

History + Culture

Finding the History, Culture, and the True Meaning of “Boricua” Among Puerto Rico’s Beautiful Beaches

From ancient Taíno roots to Spanish colonial architecture and African heritage, Puerto Rico offers centuries of history just steps from its turquoise water and white sand.

Sponsored by Arizona Office of Tourism

Hotels

10 of the Most Extravagant Hotel Lobbies in the World

These hotels know how to make an entrance.

March 16, 2015 05:32 PM

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Maggie Parker

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons Why Nova Scotia Should Be on Your Radar

Quaint towns, unique national parks, and all the lobster you can handle are just the beginning of a great getaway to Nova Scotia.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Food + Drink

The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting

No one should ever drink alone.

June 8, 2020 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Explore Jewish Cultural Heritage with these Fascinating New Tours

Visit centuries-old synagogues and sample traditional dishes for an insightful introduction to the continent’s Jewish communities.

July 22, 2019 02:22 PM

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

Air Travel News

A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

Book a stay at one of these spots for a front-row seat.

August 28, 2018 07:44 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Solo Travel

14 Life-Changing Solo Trips We’ve Taken

AFAR staffers wax poetic about their most significant solo adventures.

November 16, 2015 03:22 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Exciting Outdoor Adventures in the Sonoran Desert

From hiking and mountain biking to hot air balloon rides and rafting trips, here are the most-thrilling ways to get outside in the Greater Phoenix area.

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