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Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Tips + News

Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows

No arrests have been made yet, but the police are hopeful that these new images will help them track down the thief and the missing painting.

April 22, 2020 01:13 PM

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Mike Corder

Travel for Good

OneSeed Expeditions Empowers Locals While Offering Some Seriously Epic Trips

The first installment in our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets an outfitter that believes adventure and entrepreneurial hustle go hand in hand.

August 11, 2021 06:11 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Where to Travel Next

The Romance of Possibility

Romance requires certain ingredients and The Islands of Tahiti have them all.

April 10, 2018 11:38 AM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

History + Culture

What Happiness Looks Like Around the World

Joy is different in every culture around the globe. Here’s how your passport can be a tool for tapping into that contentment.

July 31, 2019 01:50 PM

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Billie Cohen

Panoramic view of Stroget street in Copenhagen, Denmark

Style + Design

Love Danish Design? Bring These Souvenirs Home From Copenhagen

Our senior gear editor and lover of all things Denmark weighs in on the best souvenirs.

February 10, 2023 03:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

Drive-Through Exhibits Offer Socially Distanced Art Viewing

Museums and art institutes are giving art lovers a chance to experience larger works, murals, and immersive exhibits from their cars.

July 30, 2020 12:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

The Politics of Globes

Every cartographer must take a stance on borders—and in so doing could spark fury.

August 11, 2021 09:54 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Suites at the Aman New York in Midtown Manhattan start at 745 square feet.

Hotels

Inside the $3,200-a-Night Aman New York, Manhattan’s Most Anticipated Hotel Opening

The room rates are eye-watering—but the promise from the brand is that a couple of nights at an Aman will feel like a week staying anywhere else.

October 11, 2022 01:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

dining table with eight chairs at the Toscana on the Oceania Vista cruise ship

Ocean Cruises

Oceania’s First New Cruise Ship in a Decade Sets High Bar for Fine Dining at Sea

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

May 26, 2023 07:30 PM

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Terry Ward

Edna Lewis was born in Virginia in 1916, but became known for her work in New York City kitchens.

Longreads

In Virginia, a Homecoming for Chef Edna Lewis

The Edna Lewis Menu Trail in Orange County, Virginia, is an overdue look at the home county— and culinary legacy—of one of America’s best chefs.

January 30, 2023 02:36 PM

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Korsha Wilson

Tips + News

Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?

From banning large cruise ships to regulating Airbnb rentals, responsible tourism advocates see a new path forward for Venice postpandemic.

April 9, 2021 12:58 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

History + Culture

UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

July 5, 2018 12:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

JetBlue Performs Seat Comfort Magic With Newly Redesigned Airbus

A first look at the airline’s new Airbus A320 interiors reveals that despite squeezing more passengers into the same amount of space, the seats actually feel roomy.

May 14, 2019 04:44 PM

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Andrew Sessa

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