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Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

History + Culture

21 Places to Learn About African American History

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

February 8, 2021 09:23 AM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have the Ultimate Vacation on the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas and you’ll be rubbing elbows with close to 6,700 fellow passengers. Here’s how to do it smarter.

April 13, 2018 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

How Ina Garten Does Paris

You can (and should) eat your way through this city the Barefoot Contessa way.

August 1, 2016 06:54 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Road Trips

Scotland Is Now Home to One of the World’s Best New Road Trips

Dramatic and desolate, the 516-mile North Coast 500 route in northern Scotland is the stuff of road-tripping dreams.

December 3, 2018 03:46 PM

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Emma John

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Can Do to Help the Caribbean Now—and Later

Six ways travelers can contribute to relief and recovery in this storm-battered region

September 20, 2017 01:38 PM

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David K. Gibson

Restaurants + Cafés

Grab the Perfect Slice at These 9 Best Spots for Pizza in New York City

Tuck into the best slices that the Big Apple has to offer at these superlative pizzerias.

December 12, 2018 03:26 PM

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Sean Flynn

Beaches

How to Feel Good and Do Good on Your Next Hawaiian Vacation

Say “mahalo” and thank Hawaii for its stunning scenery and warm hospitality while enjoying your regularly scheduled vacation plans

March 14, 2017 07:07 PM

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Will McGough

Hiking + Cycling

How to Explore America’s Most Underrated Biking City

With races, rides, and plenty of paths to pedal, there’s always something bike-related going on in Indianapolis.

March 21, 2018 02:08 PM

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Robert Annis

Cities We Love

How to See Los Angeles for Free

Some of the best ways to see Los Angeles don’t cost a thing. We’re divulging our secrets for getting to know L.A. without spending a dime.

March 22, 2019 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Art + Culture

5 Mid-Winter Reads We’re Packing for Long Flights

The best way for wandering bookworms to pass the cold months of winter.

February 18, 2016 06:41 PM

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Yutaka Dirks

In northwest Kyoto, Shunkoin offers everything from Zen meditiation classes to Wi-Fi.

Solo Travel

For Travelers Seeking Solitude, Spend The Night in One of These Japanese Temples

Peaceful accommodations for spiritual wanderers.

May 23, 2018 07:58 PM

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Lara Dalinsky

Hiking + Cycling

Why a Backcountry Bike Trip Through Cuba Should be Your Next Adventure

Daniel Golden, owner of the sportswear company Search and State, found a different side to Cuba by cycling through it.

March 3, 2017 02:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

Mindful Travel Is Easier Than You Think. An Expert Shares Her Tips.

Traveler, look away from the screen. Sara Clemence, author of Away & Aware: A Field Guide to Mindful Travel, is here to help you re-engage with the world on your next trip.

February 14, 2018 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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