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10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Borneo

From what to expect on your wildlife excursions to the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without—here’s what you need to know before going to the jungles of Borneo.

August 15, 2019 06:35 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

Why Buenos Aires Just Got More Convenient

New nonstop service from United makes it a fine time to visit the Argentine capital, where there’s always something new to discover.

October 11, 2017 08:36 AM

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United

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

Beaches

5 Tips for Responsibly Exploring Reefs

Now is the best time to explore healthy reef systems—just make sure you’re doing it the right way.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

The Future of Travel

How One Brand Is Reinventing the Hostel

Generator offers a more grown-up take on the classic backpacker accommodations.

February 16, 2017 02:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Food + Drink

The Untapped Region Where Italy’s Oldest Culinary Traditions Live On

Forget Tuscany. You’ll find everything you want—natural wine, black truffles, and wide-open spaces—under the Umbrian sun.

September 18, 2018 07:25 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Loyalty + Rewards

Perk Up With These Under-the-Radar Hotel Loyalty Programs

Just because a hotel isn’t part of a big brand doesn’t mean that loyalty goes unrewarded.

September 19, 2017 06:17 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hiking + Cycling

Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

November 14, 2017 11:54 AM

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Flash Parker

Restaurants + Cafés

Why the Best Food in Morocco Isn’t Found in Restaurants

For a truly memorable meal, you’ll have to look outside traditional food establishments.

January 23, 2019 05:54 PM

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Jake Emen

History + Culture

Heavenly Music, Space-Age Architecture, and the Many Surprises of Armenia

A writer who grew up in Moscow finds echoes of her past on a spontaneous trip to a former Soviet Republic that’s forging a new identity.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Bubbly Comes From Brazil

Head to South America for world-class sparkling wine and some of the best Italian food outside of Italy.

March 20, 2018 05:33 PM

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Jess Lander

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

British Airways Lets Kids Fly Free This Summer

This deal applies mostly to flights to U.K. destinations.

May 26, 2017 12:29 PM

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Matt Villano

River Cruises

A Cycling Cruise Will Change the Way You Experience Europe

A cruise skeptic changes her tune after a voyage down the Danube.

March 8, 2018 09:39 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

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