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History + Culture

Celebrating Black History at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: The View from AFAR

Plus: Dengue Fever in Hawaii and public urination in San Francisco

February 12, 2016 05:16 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tales

A Blind Man’s Trip Will Change the Way You Think About Safaris

A visually impaired traveler journeys through the wilds of Zimbabwe and discovers a side of the safari experience that very few know.

June 15, 2017 08:30 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Festivals + Events

12 Crazy Festivals Where You Can Actually Throw Things at People

Get wild.

August 28, 2015 03:30 PM

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Diana Smith

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Might Be the Most High-Tech Winery Ever

Despite its proximity to Silicon Valley, Napa Valley wineries are shockingly lacking in tech development. Not so for this one.

January 21, 2016 05:51 PM

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Larissa Zimberoff

Travel for Good

Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Work for Doctors Without Borders

From fighting Ebola to dealing with the refugee crisis, this doctor has seen it all. This is what his life is like.

September 13, 2017 04:52 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Taking a Food Tour While Traveling Might Be the Best Idea Ever

March 23, 2015 08:06 PM

Family Travel

Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Place to Travel with Kids

Sweden’s family-friendly policies mean that Stockholm is the best place for your next family trip

January 12, 2016 04:30 PM

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Priyanka Mattoo

Bars + Nightlife

Basque Country Off the Beaten Path: How to Eat & Drink like a Local

Take a cooking class in San Sebastian, hop between wine bars in a seaside coastal village, or taste Rioja’s luscious red wines from the source.

November 25, 2015 07:05 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

In the Magazine

Wandering Chef: Michael Solomonov’s Israel

February 4, 2014 05:15 PM

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Jen Murphy

Food + Drink

9 Quintessential Restaurants in Paris, According to a Chef

April 10, 2015 04:59 PM

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Jen Murphy

History + Culture

Unexpected Cambodia: One Traveler’s Unplanned Adventure in Southeast Asia

AFAR chose a destination at random and sent writer Alexander Chee, with 24 hours’ notice, to a Southeast Asian country where he encountered headless Buddhas and naked hotel guests.

October 15, 2015 02:57 PM

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Alexander Chee

Travel Tales

14 Times Travel Went Really, Really Wrong for AFAR Staffers

June 18, 2015 09:38 PM

Style + Design

A Detailed Look Inside Japan’s Modern Crafts Movement

In a city known for its rich history, a new wave of artisans is making Kyoto the place to be.

September 21, 2015 03:21 PM

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Tom Downey

Road Trips

Spain’s Death Coast Is Actually Your Dream Road Trip

A 4-day road trip to land’s end shows an entirely enchanting side of Spain.

February 1, 2016 08:20 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Family Travel

What It’s Actually Like to Road Trip Across Australia—With A Baby

With their seven-month-old daughter and dog in tow, an intrepid couple heads across the vast expanse of Oz

January 11, 2016 04:53 PM

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Christina Pickard

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