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Kobba Klintar, an old pilot station in Aland archipelago with cafe and museum. Picturesque landscape with island. at Baltic Sea. Aland Islands, Finland. Europe.

Where to Travel Next

The Secret Island Escape in the World’s Happiest Country

These enchanting Baltic Sea islands occupy the sunniest spot in northern Europe.

February 21, 2023 01:17 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Food + Drink

Signature Cocktails From Around the World That You Should Try at Home

These global drinks are fairly easy to shake, but as always: Mix responsibly.

March 24, 2020 09:15 AM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Cities We Love

Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

Thomas Dambo's newest sculpture, Mane Mor, depicts a pregnant troll.

Art + Culture

Solve a Riddle, Find a Magic Troll on This Trail in Denmark

Danish artist Thomas Dambo reworked a Scandinavian tradition and created a global treasure hunt to celebrate the creation of 100 scrap-wood trolls.

June 5, 2023 02:38 PM

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Laura Hall

Family Travel

How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)

Rainy days—and periods of social-distancing or quarantine—mean a chance to introduce your kids to a world of travel and architecture. And plastic bricks.

March 13, 2020 05:35 PM

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Ann Shields

Dining al fresco just outside of Lisbon in Almada

Food + Drink

This Coastal Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated Food Destination

From seafood feasts to rare wines, experience Portugal’s rich flavors in Lisbon and the surrounding area with TAP’s direct flights from major U.S. cities and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

13 Unique Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. to Try This Summer

Food + Drink

20 Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. With Seriously Unique Flavors

These ice cream shops are anything but vanilla.

May 8, 2023 07:00 PM

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Alina Polishuk

Holiday Travel

13 Travel Gifts Under $25

Stocking stuffers to check off all the travelers on your list.

November 4, 2024 12:16 PM

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Sophie Friedman

The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat

Sleek design. Hot chefs. Prime location. The alluring new Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is the first new hotel to open in this London neighborhood in a decade.

July 29, 2024 02:59 PM

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Sara Hamdan

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Washington State

Trailing only California, Washington is the USA’s second-biggest wine-producing state—and these half-dozen Washington wineries offer some of the finest pours around.

November 17, 2021 07:14 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Trains

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

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Tiana Attride

Where to Go in Fall

Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling

A year after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina’s business are ready for visitors with new and renovated restaurants, bars, and hotels.

August 28, 2025 04:06 PM

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Shayla Martin

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

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