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  • Tiwi islands sculptures. Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory featuring particurlarly a collection of aboriginal art and stuffed animals. Darwin. Northern Territory. Australia RM
    Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
    19 Conacher St, Darwin City NT 0820, Australia
    Set in a tropical garden in the suburb of Fannie Bay, this superb museum and gallery is the best place to learn all about the art, history and culture of the Top End (the nickname for this northernmost section of the Northern Territory). The excellent collection of indigenous art includes both traditional and contemporary works. One gallery is devoted to the tragic events of Cyclone Tracy, the natural disaster of 1974; another covers the boats of the Pacific Islands. The museum’s most popular exhibit may well be Sweetheart: the stuffed carcass of a five-meter (16-foot) male saltwater crocodile that once terrorized the billabongs (waterways) outside Darwin.

    April 20, 2021 04:55 PM
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    Ellie Cobb
  • A Food Lover Journeys to Lyon
    Restaurants + Cafés
    A Food Lover Journeys to Lyon
    One traveler discovers a tradition even richer than the cuisine.
    February 16, 2012 05:57 PM
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    Gayle Keck
  • The Best Places to Visit on Your Next Trip to Belize
    From the Belize Barrier Reef near the Great Blue Hole to a wildlife sanctuary in Northern Belize, these are some of the best places in Belize to visit on your next trip.
    December 15, 2020 03:38 PM
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    Lebawit Lily Girma
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    Cities We Love
    The Other Paris: Getting to Know the City’s Multicultural Makeup
    A journey into the ethnic neighborhoods redefining the City of Light
    February 27, 2012 01:04 PM
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    Frank Viviano
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    Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret
    Uncorking Switzerland’s Secret
    June 8, 2012 03:01 PM
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    Peter Jaret
  • Yes, You Can Experience Authentic Alaska on a Cruise
    Ocean Cruises
    Yes, You Can Experience Authentic Alaska on a Cruise
    What could an Alaska local ever discover on a voyage through the Inside Passage? Just the essence of the place he thought he knew.
    February 15, 2012 06:10 PM
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    Edward Readicker-Henderson
  • The Best Things to Do in St. Croix

    It’s one of the three isles that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, and though St. Croix is the largest—measuring 218 square kilometers (84 square miles)—it’s the least visited of the trio. Perhaps that’s because much of the island has been set aside as parkland, which means fewer tourist hubs and more space dedicated to natural wonders, including pristine beaches and primo snorkeling and diving. But St. Croix also boasts many excellent historical sites. At various times it was controlled by Spain, Britain, France, the Netherlands and Denmark; the latter’s influence is the most visible in the architecture of St. Croix’s charming capital city of Christiansted, on the northern coast. Frederiksted, on the western point of the island, is a busy port surrounded by some significant colonial attractions, with a restored sugar estate and an 18th-century fort being among the most noteworthy. Here you’ll also find a family-run rum distillery and many restaurants and shops.

    December 16, 2020 01:21 PM
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    Staff
  • Where to Tap the Essence of Belgium
    Bars + Nightlife
    Where to Tap the Essence of Belgium
    Start by seeking out the country’s beer-brewing monks.
    October 4, 2011 04:32 PM
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    Nicholas Schmidle
  • An Old World Finds a New Path
    In the Magazine
    An Old World Finds a New Path
    A journey into Morocco’s Berber territory, where tradition and modern life meet.
    March 27, 2012 02:49 PM
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    Todd Pitock
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    The Penitente Morada
    Espanola, NM, NM, USA
    Up a dirt road that feels more like someone’s private driveway, past the village cemetery with its handmade crosses framed against a dusty hillside, the Penitente Morada in Abiquiu sits crouched on the earth, a wonderful secret, discreet against one of Georgia O’Keeffe’s signature vistas. A simple bell and three wooden crosses hint to the secret society that gave rise to this chapel, recently restored but dating back to the 1700s. New Mexico‘s depth of history always astounds at these northernmost reaches of the search for Cibola. I like to remember I was hardly trying for a perfect shot when I framed this picture after a two-hour private tour of O’Keeffe’s home; my senses were already on overload. Everything is just clearer and crisper in the high desert light.
    April 20, 2021 03:35 PM
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    Jennifer Ley
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    Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland
    1-3 Coast Road
    The best drive in Northern Ireland, this is a dramatic 120-mile coastal route between the green Glens of Antrim on one side and the spectacular coastline with its cliffs, unusual rock formations such as the giant’s face (pictured, above) and Giant’s Causeway on the other. There are also mysterious ruins from the past, such as Dunluce Castle. The drive starts near Larne, north of Belfast, and goes right the way around the north coast, and can be done in one day or a few days – take your time and stop off at some of the scenic points, towns and villages along the way.
    April 20, 2021 03:57 PM
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    Yvonne Gordon
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    Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
    Dot painting is a style of indigenous art often associated with the Aboriginal people of Central Australia. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre hosts daily dot painting workshops which go beyond the arts and crafts and delve into the cultural import of this tradition; workshops are hosted by Aboriginal artists who begin each program with stories of life spent in the Northern Territory and how that life influences their art. These programs are an incredible opportunity to glimpse at living tradition, and help bring the desert to life.

    Workshops at Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre run from Monday through Friday.

    Flash Parker traveled to Australia’s Northern Territory courtesy of Tourism Northern Territory and Goway Travel. His highlights are part of AFAR’s partnership with The United States Tour Operator Association (USTOA), whose members provide travelers with unparalleled access, insider knowledge, peace-of-mind, value and freedom to enjoy destinations across the entire globe.
    April 20, 2021 04:04 PM
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    Flash Parker
  • Used books about Polynesia for sale in the Librairie du Pacifique. Papeete. Tahiti island in the Windward islands. Society archipelago. French Polynesia RM
    Read Back Book Exchange
    32 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
    At Read Back you get two for one: a secondhand book shop and an Aboriginal art gallery. The ground floor is packed with shelves holding pre-loved books, CDs and videos, while the gallery upstairs displays works by Aboriginal artists from Darwin and all over the Northern Territory. The knowledgeable owner is passionate about both the paintings and the artists, and the prices are good. There’s also a workspace for the artists upstairs, so you might get to see a work in progress during your visit.

    April 20, 2021 04:55 PM
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    Ellie Cobb
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    Virginia Civil War Trails
    Falls Church, VA, USA
    Throughout the American Civil War (1861-1865), the Northern Virginia area, including Falls Church was a hotbed of activity—espionage, divided loyalties, battles, skirmishes, armed incursions, troop movements, encampments, fortifications, hospitals, guerrilla warfare—by both the Union (Northern) and Confederate (Southern) sides. The Virginia Civil War Trails Program highlights some of the lesser-known but very interesting stories and anecdotes Virginia has to offer. Historical markers at various locations give visitors the opportunity to explore the Virginia back roads, learning some history while driving and walking through some beautiful landscapes. Printable trail maps are available on the Civil War Trails website.
    April 20, 2021 03:46 PM
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    Christian Mirasol
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    Niros
    319, MI Road, Panch Batti, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India
    Today’s Jaipur buzzes with plenty of modern restaurants serving international cuisine, but that wasn’t always the case—when Niros, which first opened in 1949, started serving Chinese fare in the 1960’s, for example, it was the first place in town to do so. Now, going on its seventh decade, the place is still a favorite for its classic décor, attentive service, and extensive menu, which takes you from northern Indian standbys like chicken tikka masala and veggie curries to dumplings, stir-frys, omelettes, and even mushroom stroganoff, as well as Indo-Chinese items like fried paneer in Sichuan sauce. There are extensive choices for both veg and non-veg diners, while the kids should like the old-school sweets like American Ice Cream Sodas and Knicker Bocker Glory sundaes.
    July 11, 2022 08:54 PM
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    Sandra Ramani