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Style + Design

Why One Lawyer Quit His Job to Sell These Shoes from India

The story of an obsession that turned into a mission and changed a life

December 15, 2015 08:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

8 Unmissable All-Night Art Festivals Across the World

From Texas to Taiwan, these cities are hosting Nuit Blanche events and pulling art all-nighters.

September 5, 2018 12:46 PM

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Allison Montroy

Hotels

These Sophisticated New Hotels are Like Nowhere Else You’ve Ever Stayed

Autograph Collection Hotels celebrate the unique and connect you to a destination, just like these new hotels. Prepare to be transported.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Festivals + Events

The Digital Detox Retreat Every Free-Spirited Traveler Needs to Hit

Get ready to disconnect from your device and reconnect to nature at this innovative festival.

February 9, 2018 08:03 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Epic Trips

How to Enjoy Summer in the British Virgin Islands

Let the BVI show you how summertime is done in the Caribbean.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Where Fashion Designer Sheena Sood Finds Inspiration

With her cheery clothing designs, the globally minded designer of abacaxi gives new life to traditional handmade fabrics.

September 13, 2017 03:49 PM

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Illy, the iconic coffee company

20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

Travel Tips + Etiquette

17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

December 15, 2023 09:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Other

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Winter

These are the hotels, events, and museums that will make you want to plan a trip to Napa Valley this season.

November 18, 2019 12:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

A Totally Biased List of the Best Foods to Eat in NYC—and Where to Eat Them

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

September 9, 2020 06:30 PM

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Staff

Air Travel News

A Guide to Flying Around the World at Every Budget

The trip of a lifetime could cost a fortune—but it doesn’t have to.

June 20, 2017 12:22 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Deeper in Tokyo

Get a richer understanding of Japanese culture while in Tokyo, one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.

June 14, 2017 01:35 PM

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World of Hyatt

Bars + Nightlife

3 Perfect—and Perfectly Carefree—Days at the Ultimate Las Vegas Resort

At The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, here’s how three types of travelers can pick from the endless options for fun.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Founder’s Note

Living Our Values: A Letter from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan

There is no better time to travel than right now.

November 11, 2016 06:07 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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