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Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Food + Drink

12 Guatemalan Foods to Try, From Street Hot Dogs to Mayan Stews

From traditional breakfasts to hearty stews, the country’s flavorful cuisine is a standout across Central America.

July 23, 2025 09:02 AM

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Maliah West

Tawana is the result of a rare partnership with the local Batawana tribe, and is the only camp on a 130-acre concession in Botswana's Moremi Game Reserve.

Stay Here Next

This New Remote Camp in Botswana Is a Wildlife Lover’s Dream

In Botswana’s Moremi Game Reserve, Tawana is the latest lodge from conservation-minded Natural Selection.

August 1, 2024 01:35 PM

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Richard Holmes

History + Culture

How Archaeology Showed Me a Different Side of Italy

For one writer, digging outside the Umbrian hill town of Orvieto brought her closer to its past and present.

May 12, 2020 04:52 PM

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Sara Button

A Seabourn chef in a white coat standing in front of an olive stand at a market speaking with someone (seen from behind) who is wearing a hat

Cruise

Are Shore Excursions Worth It? Our Cruise Expert Weighs In

Frequent cruiser Fran Golden offers her take on how to tackle port calls while sailing from one beautiful destination to the next.

June 25, 2025 07:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Ocean Cruises

How to Enjoy the Caribbean by Luxury Yacht—Without Actually Owning or Chartering One

Guests traveling aboard Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara this winter will experience a more intimate cruise experience.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises

Multicolored houses on the hillside by the ocean

Outdoor Adventure

Visit One of Italy’s Most Beautiful and Beloved Spots—Without the Crowds

How one Afar editor managed to find seclusion in Cinque Terre.

June 17, 2025 01:00 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

A Wildflower Super Bloom Is Heading to the Sierras

A long, wet, and snowy winter means that California’s hills and mountains should come alive with a particularly pretty showing of flowers this summer, experts say.

April 30, 2019 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Best Fort Lauderdale Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

There will always be swimming pools—but these hotels and resorts in the South Florida city have an extra bit of soul.

February 24, 2021 11:11 AM

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Paul Rubio

Key west florida Smathers beach palm trees in USA

U.S. Beaches

6 U.S. Mainland Beaches That Look Straight out of the Caribbean

Save yourself the long-distance flight with these stateside beaches.

May 26, 2025 01:46 PM

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Becca Blond

Rocky coastline of Lake Superior in Big Bay State Park in La Pointe on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin USA

Outdoor Adventure

Scout For Shipwrecks and Glimpse the Northern Lights on This Underrated Coastline in the Midwest

Wisconsin’s coast—with its cliff jumping, sea kayaking, and winter surfing—offers plenty of fun experiences.

May 21, 2025 02:40 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago

Sample gourmet Ukrainian food, watch a comedy show with puppets, and catch an all-ages jazz show.

May 19, 2025 08:50 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, USA.

Family Travel

Traveling the Whale Trail in Santa Barbara

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

June 29, 2024 02:20 AM

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Julia Cosgrove

Hotels

15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up in a tree house in the woods or a ski chalet near the slopes, these are the best Vermont Airbnbs to book for your next getaway.

September 6, 2023 03:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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