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People

So You Wanna Be a Tour Guide—Here’s What You Need to Know

Read this before you sign up to become a tour guide.

May 18, 2015 01:54 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Beaches

The Caribbean Island Without Beaches—That You Should Still Visit

No beaches? No problem. The lack of sand is exactly what makes Saba special.

March 8, 2016 09:22 PM
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Will McGough
Longreads

I Crashed A Crazy Japanese Karaoke Party

Here’s how I did it and how you can, too.

January 5, 2016 05:19 PM
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Andrew Richdale
Other

5 Realizations Americans Have on the Streets of Bangkok

Disorienting, alluring, and stimulating almost to the point of hallucination, the streets of Bangkok are where you really get to grips with the city.

September 18, 2015 06:49 PM
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Max Bonem
History + Culture

4 Haunted Irish Castles—That You Can Stay In

Stay at one of these haunted castles in the place where Halloween first began: Ireland.

October 19, 2015 03:44 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Festivals + Events

6 Ways Southeast Asia is Celebrating the New Year

Better bring a waterproof camera if you want to be a part of some of these crazy fun holidays

April 14, 2016 09:06 PM
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Sarah Buder
People

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Live in Antarctica as a Polar Scientist

From leading an Antarctic cruise to studying the effects of climate change

July 31, 2017 04:08 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Beaches

Spin the Globe: A Different Sort of Rio

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent author Paul Greenberg on 24 hours’ notice to a country where he swapped a beach vacation for a chance to catch his dinner.

August 4, 2015 01:27 PM
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Paul Greenberg
Restaurants + Cafés

A Beginner’s Guide to Hong Kong’s Street Snacks

The best cheap eats the city has to offer—and where to look out for them

January 8, 2016 05:48 PM
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Venus Wong
Restaurants + Cafés

Here’s Why Alton Brown Is Ready to Move to New Zealand

Picturesque vistas. Oyster galore. A night market. It’s easy to fall in love with New Zealand—it certainly was for Alton Brown.

June 2, 2017 01:58 PM
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Alton Brown
Hotels

Is the “Design Hotel” Dead?

Is the “Design Hotel” Dead?

June 18, 2015 02:48 PM
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Danielle Walsh
Art + Architecture

Where Ai Weiwei’s Art Thrived During His China Travel Ban

And where you can see it too.

July 22, 2015 04:42 PM
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Nick Rowlands
People

Interview: Michael Chabon on Travel

The author of Telegraph Avenue, Wonder Boys, and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay talks about big family trips, working on the road, and erasing ignorance.

December 15, 2015 06:14 AM
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Justin Lancy
Safari

What It’s Actually Like to Be a Safari Guide

Head guide Pietro Luraschi on everything from the reality of life in the bush to his craziest animal encounter.

October 16, 2015 02:38 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette

Where to Shop for Authentic Hawaiian Crafts in Hilo Town, Big Island

From pro-grade ukuleles to genuine aloha fabrics to life-changing mochi, it’s all here in Hilo Town on Hawaii Island

December 8, 2015 07:45 PM
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Pam Mandel

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